Apr 9, 2025
The Latest: Asia and European shares sink as US tariffs take effect
Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%. U.S. markets surged in response. The S&P 500 was up 7.8% in afternoon trading. It had been down earlier in the morning amid worries […]