U.S. stock index futures dropped sharply on Monday morning following a public threat by former President Donald Trump to impose additional tariffs on European Union goods, citing tensions over Greenland’s sovereignty. The move triggered immediate market volatility and heightened concerns over escalating trade tensions.
- Dow futures declined 420 points (1.1%)
- S&P 500 futures dropped 1.3%
- Nasdaq-100 futures fell 1.7%
- Trump cited Greenland sovereignty as basis for new tariffs
- EU officials have previously rejected U.S. overtures on Greenland
- Markets reacted to renewed trade conflict risks
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 420 points, or 1.1%, while S&P 500 futures declined 1.3% and Nasdaq-100 futures dropped 1.7% in early pre-market trading. The sell-off followed a widely circulated statement from Donald Trump, who reiterated his stance on Greenland’s geopolitical status and warned of retaliatory tariffs on EU exports if European nations continue to oppose U.S. policy on the Arctic territory.
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