Trump Unleashes Tariffs, Causing Trade Wars and Market Downturn

Recent reports detail a series of aggressive tariff impositions from the Trump administration that are stoking fears of an escalating trade war. Analysts expect increased production costs in key sectors—from technology and AI infrastructure to chip manufacturing—while markets experience heightened volatility and steep selloffs. The coverage underscores emerging disruptions in international trade, with policymakers and industry experts warning of prolonged economic fallout.


11157 cnet.com / Tariffs Explained: How It All Impacts You as Trump's Announcement Rattles the World

The president unleashed a major new wave of import taxes this week, prompting mass alarm and a historic drop in the stock market.

11124 cnbc.com / Silicon Valley's early return on Trump investment: Plunging valuations, delayed IPOs

With the Nasdaq closing its worst week since the Covid pandemic and several tech companies delaying IPOs, Silicon Valley's Trump bet is looking shaky.

11011 wired.com / Trump’s Tariffs Are Threatening the US Semiconductor Revival

While the White House carved out a narrow exemption for some semiconductor imports, President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs still apply to GPUs and chipmaking equipment.

10915 zerohedge.com / Escobar: How Trump's Tariff Tizzy Is Burning Down The House

Trump’s tariff war is depicted as reckless—hurting the U.S. economy and credibility while triggering coordinated countermeasures by nations like China, Japan, and South Korea. This strategy risks global instability and accelerates de-dollarization.

10751 zerohedge.com / Putin Envoy In D.C. Hails Trump's Tariff Strategy: 'Shift Toward Economic Sovereignty'

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev praised Trump’s tariff strategy and noted progress during his two-day U.S. visit, signaling Moscow’s readiness to restore business ties without seeking sanction relief. Dialogue continues amid unresolved issues over the Ukraine conflict.

10737 theverge.com / We just declared a trade war with the world

The text accuses Trump’s administration of threatening a strong economy by imposing senseless global tariffs, driven by incompetence, foolishness, and even gangster-like tactics—moves that no sensible economist would endorse.

10717 zerohedge.com / Here's Why Trump Will Win The Tariff Standoff

Treasury Secretary Bessent said Trump's tariffs will end unfair trade practices. He urged patience amid concerns and warned against rash retaliation, emphasizing a "buy American" stance and historical advantages that favor the U.S. in trade disputes.

10715 wsj.com / With Trump Tariffs, Even AI Could Get More Expensive

Higher prices may be in store for a range of materials used to build the data centers that will deliver AI.

10541 zerohedge.com / Have You Said "Thankyou" Once?

US equities faced their worst selloff since early COVID, with major indices plunging and bonds rallying. Triggered by new tariffs, the market turmoil spread globally, igniting retaliatory measures and signaling a shift in U.S. trade policy toward economic nationalism.

10451 cnbc.com / Trump's tariff rates for other countries radically larger than World Trade data

A report suggests the trade-weighted average tariff rates in most countries are much different than the figures touted by the Trump administration.

10339 theverge.com / An immersive version of The Wizard of Oz is coming to the Las Vegas Sphere

Sphere Entertainment unveils two immersive experiences at its 516-foot-wide Las Vegas venue, including an enhanced version of The Wizard of Oz premiering on a 160,000 sq ft screen on August 28, 2025, and a new film by acclaimed directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.

10343 gizmodo.com / President Trump Says Chip Tariffs Coming ‘Very Soon’

Most semiconductor chips used in the United States are imported from Asia.

10380 cnbc.com / Technology stocks fall for a second session after Trump tariffs, led by Tesla and Nvidia

Technology stocks fell for a second day Friday as retaliatory tariffs from China fueled fears of a global trade war.


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