A recent survey by CGTN reveals that rising U.S. tariff policies are not only shaking investor confidence in the U.S. market but also sending ripples across global financial landscapes. In less than a month, roughly $4 trillion in market value has evaporated, highlighting how economic decisions in one country can trigger worldwide unease.
The survey, which gathered insights from 7,875 netizens across English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Russian platforms within 24 hours, shows that a vast majority are deeply skeptical of the current U.S. administration’s tariff strategies. One respondent captured the sentiment perfectly, remarking, "Taxing all products from foreign countries has never been a good idea."
Furthermore, 86.7% of global participants believe that U.S. President Trump's comment, "we cannot focus too much on the stock market performance," was an attempt to downplay the serious implications of these tariffs. Shortly after that statement, the U.S. increased tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum exports, causing further turbulence in the stock market.
Concerns continue to mount as 86.1% of respondents stress that unpredictable, escalating tariff policies are unsettling investors, particularly in the tech sector. Additionally, 86.8% feel that the significant decline in U.S. stocks is a clear indicator of dwindling market confidence, sparking fears of potential spillover effects into global markets.
Economic signals further underscore these worries. For instance, Goldman Sachs Group recently revised its 2025 U.S. GDP growth forecast from 2.4% to 1.7%—its first downward adjustment in over two years—intensifying fears of an emerging economic slowdown. With 85.6% of respondents concerned that sharp "America First" policies could stifle the sluggish recovery of the world economy, and over 70% predicting a severe impact on U.S. economic development, the survey paints a sobering picture of current market dynamics.
This poll serves as a vivid reminder of our interconnected economic landscape, where policy decisions in one nation can quickly reverberate across the globe, impacting businesses, markets, and the lives of young global citizens everywhere.
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CGTN poll: Tariffs deal a heavy blow to U.S. market confidence
cgtn.com
