Trump's reciprocal tariffs officially take effect, and the global trade war is expected to intensify

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, Trump's reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries officially took effect today, which is expected to deepen the risks of a global trade war, although he is prepared to negotiate with some countries. Trump's punitive tariffs have shaken the global trade order that has lasted for decades, raising concerns about an economic recession and leading to a significant decline in global stock markets.

Since Trump announced the tariffs a week ago, the S&P 500 index has lost nearly $6 trillion in value, marking the largest four-day drop for the benchmark index since its inception in the 1950s. The index is now close to a bear market, having fallen 20% from its recent peak. After a brief respite, the sell-off in Asian markets resumed on Wednesday, including the Nikkei index, which fell more than 3% during the day, while the Korean KOSPI index dropped over 1% intraday.