President Donald Trump confirmed his long-threatened reciprocal tariffs today, marking the latest move in his effort to shift global trade by levying taxes against goods shipped into the United States. The tariffs, which apply to a wide range of imports, are intended to balance trade deficits and address what the administration sees as unfair trade practices. Market Reactions and Economic Impact The announcement sent shockwaves through financial markets, with U.S. stock markets sharply reversing earlier gains. In after-hours trading, S&P 500 futures fell 1.5%, while major stock indexes in Asia dropped sharply as markets reacted to the news. Japan’s Nikkei 225 plunged over 4.1%, South Korea’s Kospi dropped 2.5%, and ETFs tracking India, Europe, and China saw declines between 2-3.8%. JP Morgan ( JPM ) chief economist Michael Feroli warned that the tariffs could bring in considerable revenue but at the expense of consumer purchasing power. "On a static basis, today’s announcement...