Dow Futures Drop 250 Points as Trump Plans Up to 70% Tariffs

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U.S. stock futures fell significantly after President Trump announced plans to send tariff letters to trade partners, with rates potentially reaching up to 70%, causing concern about market turbulence and ongoing trade negotiations.
- Wall Street was expecting a TACO Tuesday. But Dow futures fall 250 points after Trump says he will set tariffs as high as 70% Fortune
- Trump says he is about to raise tariffs as high as 70% on some countries CNN
- Trump says US to start sending out tariff letters to trade partners BBC
- White House to Start Notifying Countries About Tariffs, Trump Says The New York Times
- Trump eyes simple tariff rates over complex talks, says letters going out Friday Reuters
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