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Brinks Report > Blog > Business > World on Edge: US-China Trade War Triggers Global Market Meltdown
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World on Edge: US-China Trade War Triggers Global Market Meltdown

Dolon Mondal
Last updated: April 7, 2025 12:10 pm
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Global Markets Shake as US-China Trade War Escalates

The world is watching as the US-China trade war sends shockwaves across global markets. Stock prices are falling fast, investors are panicking, and fears of a recession are growing louder each day. What began as a tariff dispute has now grown into a financial storm that’s hitting every corner of the world—from Wall Street to Dalal Street.

The Trigger: Tariffs and Tensions

It all started with the White House slapping a 10% tariff on imports, especially targeting Chinese goods. Not stopping there, the US also imposed higher tariffs on countries like the EU, Japan, and Vietnam. China, refusing to back down, struck back with its own set of tariffs on US products. This back-and-forth battle has turned into a full-blown trade war.

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Investors are now rushing to safer assets like gold, while stock markets tumble. The Dow Jones recently fell over 3,900 points in just two days—the biggest drop since the pandemic. Asian markets followed, with Japan’s Nikkei down 8%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng losing 10.7%, and China’s own market seeing a 6% dip.

How India is Getting Hit

India hasn’t been spared either. The Sensex dropped by over 300 points, and the Nifty saw a sharp fall too. But the real worry is the Indian rupee. It hit a record low of ₹87.17 against the US dollar, making imports costlier and sparking inflation fears.

Foreign investors, nervous about the market uncertainty, have started pulling out their money from India. This has made things worse for the Indian stock market, which now faces both internal and external pressure.

Also Read: Stock Carnage on Dalal Street: ₹19 Lakh Crore Wealth Lost in Hours

The Bigger Picture: Slower Growth Ahead?

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has already sounded the alarm. According to them, the trade war could shrink global GDP by close to 7%—a massive hit to the world economy. With higher tariffs, the price of imported goods rises. This means consumers will spend less, businesses will earn less, and overall growth will slow down.

Supply chains are also being disrupted. Indian companies in manufacturing and tech rely on Chinese components. If those become expensive or hard to get, delays and cost overruns will hurt profits.

What Investors Should Do Now

This situation may look grim, but not all is lost. Experts believe that long-term investors can actually benefit during market dips. Buying strong, quality stocks at lower prices can pay off in the future.

Diversifying is key—don’t put all your money in one place. Spread your investments across stocks, gold, bonds, or mutual funds. This helps reduce the risk from sudden market swings.

Final Thoughts: A Wake-Up Call for Global Economies

The US-China trade war has exposed just how connected the world really is. A single policy decision can ripple across borders, economies, and people’s lives. While we don’t know exactly how this story ends, staying informed and patient can help investors navigate these uncertain times.

Also Read: Markets Rattle as Trump Floats New Tariffs but Leaves Door Open to Talks

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