Wall Street took a huge hit this week. Stocks crashed after President Trump said a recession might happen while he fixes America’s trade deals. The Dow dropped over 900 points, and tech stocks got hit hardest. Trump says foreign countries like China and Canada have been ripping us off for too long. His new tariffs on steel and other goods are meant to bring jobs and money back to America. But some folks are scared prices might go up at the store.
The president isn’t backing down. He warned that changing decades of bad trade deals will hurt at first. “We’re bringing wealth back to America,” he said. “That’s a big thing… it takes a little time.” Canada isn’t happy. They slapped taxes on electricity going to New York and other states. China is threatening farmers by cutting back on buying crops like soybeans. Trump says this is just part of the fight to make trade fair.
Meanwhile, Republicans in Congress are scrambling to keep the government open. They’re voting on a bill to fund things until September. President Trump is pushing hard to pass it, but some conservatives like Rep. Thomas Massie say it’s a bad deal. Trump called Massie a “grandstander” and vowed to kick him out of office. “He should be primaried,” Trump said, comparing him to Liz Cheney. Most Republicans are sticking with the president, though. They say shutting down the government would let Democrats raise taxes and cause chaos.
The White House also scored a win by deporting a green card holder linked to Hamas. Conservatives cheered, saying it shows Trump’s commitment to keeping Americans safe. “No more letting bad actors stay here,” one supporter said. Critics called it harsh, but the administration says protecting the border is non-negotiable.
Some worry the stock drop means bigger trouble. Stores might charge more for goods because of tariffs. Farmers are nervous about losing sales overseas. But Trump supporters say short-term pain is worth it. “We can’t keep letting China steal our jobs,” said a factory worker in Ohio. “President Trump is finally standing up for us.”
Democrats blame Trump for the market chaos. They say his tariffs are reckless and will hurt families. “This is what happens when you pick fights instead of working with allies,” a Democratic leader said. Republicans fired back, accusing Democrats of siding with foreign countries over American workers.
Despite the drama, Trump’s team is confident. They say the economy will bounce back stronger once new trade deals kick in. “America is winning again,” a White House advisor said. “The fake news won’t admit it, but we’re taking back control.”
Conservatives are rallying behind the president. They agree it’s time to stop coddling China and fix trade for good. “Stay tough, Mr. President,” a small-business owner said. “We’ve got your back.” The road might be rocky, but Trump supporters believe the payoff—a stronger, richer America—is just around the corner.
