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Initially, the market barely reacted. But within 24 hours, the narrative shifted, with social media and news outlets claiming China was weaponizing the supply chain. The situation escalated rapidly when then-U.S. President Trump invoked 100% tariffs on all Chinese goods via a post on Truth Social. The immediate market reaction was dramatic: Dow futures dropped by 600 points, oil fell below $60, and crypto markets were thrown into chaos, with Bitcoin plunging $17,000 within half an hour.