China retaliated against President Trump's new tariffs by imposing its own tariffs on U.S. imports, escalating fears of an economic slowdown and causing a further sell-off in U.S. stocks. The S&P 500 experienced its worst week since March 2020. The dollar and oil prices also fell. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that the tariffs could lead to higher inflation and slower growth.

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