Donald Trump: Markets and Stocks Will Rise, the Country Will Bloom

Donald Trump is not backing down, despite causing a ‘seismic’ shift in global markets with the imposition of tariffs worldwide on Wednesday (02/04/2025). While speaking about economic prosperity amid market turmoil, Trump reiterated his stance that “markets and stocks will rise, the country will bloom.” He emphasized that the rest of the world wants to negotiate deals after years of exploitation. However, the market’s reaction has been far from positive, as they have been severely shaken by Trump’s tariff announcement, which threatens to push the U.S. and the globe into a recession. The Dow fell by 1,400 points or 3.34%, while the broader S&P 500 index plummeted by 4.1%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped by 5.2%. European markets also suffered, with the STOXX 600 index declining by 2.57% and wiping out its January gains. Despite these setbacks, Trump remains unfazed and highlights new investment announcements under his administration, touting nearly seven trillion dollars in investments coming to the country.