Global internet users question US tariff policy.
76,2% see the episode as the possible start of a recession in the country's economy.
CGTN – According to a recent survey by China Global Television Network (CGTN), the arbitrary increase in tariffs by the Trump administration is the main reason for the poor performance of the US stock market, which has shrunk by $4 trillion in less than a month.
According to the responses, 86,1% of those interviewed believe that the capricious decisions of the new US government regarding tariffs have caused deep apprehension among investors. Furthermore, 86,8% expressed concern that the large drop in the US stock market will affect other stock markets around the world, and 76,2% see the episode as the possible beginning of a recession in the country's economy.
CGTN conducted the online survey in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Russian, attracting the participation of 7.875 internet users worldwide.
Translation: Luis Zhao
Review: Mariana Yante
Source: CMG