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TexasTowelie

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Sun Oct 12, 2025, 05:42 PM Sunday

Panic Hits Markets - Joe Blogs [View all]



Donald Trump just announced a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports — and the markets immediately crashed.

The S&P 500 fell nearly 3%, the Nasdaq tumbled over 3.5%, and traders are bracing for more losses on Monday.

In this video, we’ll break down exactly what Trump said, why the markets reacted so violently, and what this means for both the U.S. and Chinese economies.

📉 Was this the start of Trade War 2.0?
💥 Could inflation surge again?
🌍 And what’s next for global investors?

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 INITIAL POST
4:34 SECOND POST
6:30 IMPLICATIONS
12:35 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
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