WHY TRUMP IS TRYING TO CRASH
THE STOCK MARKET ABOUT 20%
1/ When stocks fall, investors move money into safer assets like US bonds.
2/ This prompts the Fed to cut interest rates to stabilize the economy.
3/ Lower interest rates help Trump refinance US debt at cheaper rates. It also makes other things cheaper.
4/ Trump uses tariffs to pressure companies to build in the US.
5/ If they build here, they avoid tariffs. Other countries respond with their own tariffs.
6/ This forces US farmers to sell more food locally — which means cheaper groceries.
7/ 94% of stocks are owned by only 8% of Americans — the wealthy.
8/ The stock market decline hurts the rich, but lower prices help everyday people.
9/ Trump keeps changing tariffs — one day 25% on Mexico, the next day none.
10/ This confuses the market and pushes money into bonds (safe but low return).