Opinion: ‘Liberation day’ tariffs slammed markets. The dollar and interest rates are down — just as Trump wanted. - MarketWatch
1. Lower interest rates on U.S. Treasury bonds and dollar down are current realities. 2. Turmoil from tariffs aligns with Trump's economic agenda for lower rates. 3. Market decline can impact Republican Congress members prior to midterm elections. 4. Small-cap stocks fell harder than large-cap stocks, indicating economic concerns. 5. Investors fear ongoing economic manipulation without political intervention.