Global markets have taken a hit over US President Donald Trump's executive order that began the introduction of new import tariffs he said were necessary to rebalance global trade and rebuild domestic manufacturing.
The move, framed as a “reciprocal” policy and formally introduced on April 2, imposed a baseline 10 percent tariff on imports, with higher rates targeting countries running trade surpluses with the United States.
The infographic below illustrates how major stock markets around the world have responded over the past two weeks -- reflecting investor uncertainty and rising concerns over the potential for a global trade war.
