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flag U.S. stocks tumbled on trade fears after Trump threatened 100% tariffs on China, then rebounded after a more conciliatory tone emerged.

flag U.S. stock markets plunged Friday on fears of escalating trade tensions after President Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Chinese imports in response to Beijing’s export controls on rare earth minerals. flag The Nasdaq dropped 3.56%, the S&P 500 fell 2.71%, and the Dow declined 1.9%, with tech and semiconductor stocks hit hardest. flag However, a shift to a more conciliatory tone over the weekend, including a post on Truth Social suggesting dialogue could continue, helped markets rebound Monday, with all major indices gaining. flag The reversal highlighted how investor sentiment remains highly sensitive to political rhetoric, even amid unresolved geopolitical and economic risks.

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