Tariff War Initiated by United States Sparks Global Markets Sell-Off

Key Summary:
- 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico and 20% on China
- Retaliation have been announced, starting global trade war
- Market reactions following official announcement
United States, under President Trump, has started a global trade war by targeting its trading partners such as Canada, Mexico, China, and soon Europe.
This is not something new, as United States had threatened to impose tariffs since November, but the decision had been delayed until its confirmation today.