Trade Turbulence: Uncertainty Dominates U.S. Stock Market Amid Tariff Talks
- U.S. Stock markets fell sharply on May 6-7, 2025, as uncertainty around imminent trade deals and tariffs dominated investor sentiment.
- The decline followed mixed earnings reports and conflicting statements from President Trump and Treasury Secretary Bessent about the timeline and approach to trade negotiations.
- Major indexes including the Dow Jones dropped about 1%, with tech and auto sectors contributing to market weakness, while futures indicated a further fall at the open.
- President Trump said, "We don't have to sign deals," signaling a unilateral tariff strategy that contrasted earlier comments suggesting impending breakthroughs, increasing global trade doubt.
- This volatility suggests ongoing challenges for global trade talks, with key meetings planned but no firm resolutions, and markets responding cautiously to shifting policy signals.
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