Today, October 11, 2025, the stock market experienced a significant decline, losing about $2 trillion in value in a single day. This sharp downturn was primarily triggered by President Trump's trade policy announcements, including plans to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods and enact export controls on critical software starting November 1st. These moves reignited trade tensions between the U.S. and China, causing widespread sell-offs, especially in major tech stocks and semiconductor companies. Major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq dropped sharply, with the Nasdaq falling by around 3.6%. Investor anxiety was amplified by fears that these escalating trade tensions could slow economic growth, leading to a broader market correction after recent record highs. The market sell-off reflected nervousness about overvalued equities, reminiscent of past bubble bursts, and marked the worst market losses since April 2025.
