Summary

Trump administration officials warned Sunday that markets should not expect relief from upcoming tariffs, despite a $6 trillion stock market drop late last week.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent affirmed the tariffs would take effect Wednesday, with no negotiations planned.

Officials dismissed concerns over market volatility, insisting the policy aims to benefit American workers.

Economists warn the tariffs could trigger inflation, slower growth, and recession.

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    10 days ago

    If this was the 1950s, I’d agree with you. But since this is 2025, they just enter some more zeros on an Excel spreadsheet.