From PBS NewsHour.

It was a volatile day of wild swings on the markets as investors and businesses sought clarity about the scope of new tariffs and how long they might last. President Trump and his team sent some conflicting messages, including a threat by the president to ramp up even larger tariffs against China. The turmoil and confusion over Trump’s goals defined the day. Lisa Desjardins reports.

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