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U.S. Stock Futures Rise As Trump Softens China Tone After Tariff Threat

U.S. stock futures gained momentum after former President Trump moderated his rhetoric toward China following recent tariff threats. The shift comes amid market volatility and China’s firm response to potential trade measures. Global markets show mixed reactions to the evolving trade tensions.

U.S. stock futures climbed higher Monday morning as former President Donald Trump appeared to soften his stance toward China following his recent threat of 100% tariffs. The market-positive shift came through Trump’s Truth Social post where he struck a more conciliatory tone toward Chinese leadership, marking a significant departure from his earlier aggressive trade rhetoric that had rattled global markets.

Market Reactions To Shifting Trade Rhetoric

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Asia-Pacific Markets Fall as China-U.S. Trade Tensions Escalate

Asia-Pacific markets faced declines as China-U.S. trade tensions intensified following Trump’s tariff threats and China’s rare earth export controls. Investors monitor potential economic fallout across the region as trade war fears resurface.

Asia-Pacific markets were poised for significant declines Monday as renewed trade tensions between China and the United States rattled investor confidence across the region. The escalation follows President Donald Trump’s vow to impose punishing new retaliatory tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting a strong response from Chinese officials who stated they are “not afraid of” a potential trade war.

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