Trump’s Tariffs Spark Global Market Chaos: Is Another Black Monday Coming?

Last week, Trump’s tariff policy sent shockwaves through U.S. and global stock markets, triggering mass protests across America. Over 500,000 people hit the streets in anti-Trump demonstrations — but Trump remains firm:

"I didn’t want to crash the stock market, but sometimes you have to take medicine to cure the disease," he said.

Markets reacted violently:

Dow Jones futures dropped 1,822 points (-4.7%)

S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell over 5%

Fear index VIX soared past 45 — one of its highest levels since 2008 and 2020 crashes.

Asian markets were devastated:

Taiwan’s stock market plunged over 2,000 points — its biggest intraday drop ever.

Japan and South Korea triggered circuit breakers.

Bitcoin surged to $77,000 amid panic, while gold briefly dipped below $3,000.

Trump doubled down on tariffs, calling them “a beautiful thing” and essential to fixing America’s trade deficit with China, the EU, and others. He warned:

“We won’t have trade deficits anymore. Either we reach surplus — or zero — but no more losses.”

Meanwhile, Taiwan’s President responded calmly, offering five strategies to mitigate the impact without retaliating against U.S. tariffs.

Global leaders are rushing to negotiate with the U.S., but Trump’s message is clear:

“If the trade deficit doesn’t go away — there’s nothing to talk about.”

Experts now warn the escalating trade war could trigger a chain reaction, slowing global growth and possibly repeating the nightmare of Black Monday 1987.