Trump tariffs crash markets as sell-off gathers steam

March 14, 2025 - The three most followed stock indices in the United States reflect the market turmoil President Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and mass federal employee sackings are causing in the economy.

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The three most followed stock indices in the United States reflect the market turmoil President Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and mass federal employee sackings are having on the economy.

A new survey released by the University of Michigan on March 14, shows consumer sentiment has plummeted 11% as Americans worry about the trajectory of the economy.

Investors are anxious too that uncertainty around the effects of Trump’s policies is causing consumers to spend less and discouraging businesses from investing – potentially leading to a recession.