Massive News for Stock Market Investors as the Trade War Between the U.S. and China Escalates

By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Oct 14, 2025 at 7:13AM

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The escalation comes after weeks of relative calm.

The U.S. and China retaliated against each other this week with escalating trade barriers.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Oct. 10, 2025. The video was published on Oct. 12, 2025.

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