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Wall Street tumbles; S&P 500 drops amid Trump’s tariff warning

January 20, 2026

US stock markets experienced a sharp decline on January 20, 2026, following President Donald Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on eight NATO countries, raising concerns about a potential global trade conflict. The S&P 500 fell by approximately 1.4%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped around 700 points, and the Nasdaq composite decreased by close to 1.7%, indicating broad-based weakness across sectors.

Morning commuters pass the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

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S&P 500 fell approximately 1.4% on January 20, 2026.
Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped around 700 points, marking a 1.5% decline.
Nasdaq composite slid close to 1.7%, reflecting widespread market weakness.
Trump's tariff threats linked to Greenland heightened fears of a global trade conflict.
European markets also declined, and Treasury yields rose.

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Wall Street tumbles; S&P 500 drops amid Trump’s tariff warning

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