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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant impact of the U.S. government's announcement of "reciprocal tariffs" on global financial markets, leading to substantial losses for wealthy individuals and concerns about rising consumer prices due to increased tariffs [1][4][8]. Market Impact - Following the announcement of the tariffs, global financial markets experienced a major downturn, with U.S. stock markets losing nearly $6.5 trillion (over 47 trillion RMB) in value over two days [4]. - Specific declines included the Dow Jones falling over 9%, the Nasdaq dropping over 11%, and the S&P 500 decreasing over 10% [5]. - European markets also faced significant losses, with the UK FTSE 100 down over 6% and the German DAX index down nearly 8% [5]. - In the Asia-Pacific region, indices such as the Nikkei 225 and the Australian S&P 200 also saw declines of over 5% and 3%, respectively [5]. Wealth Losses - The article highlights that the world's wealthiest individuals lost over $39 billion in just two days, with the top 20 richest individuals alone losing more than $10 billion in one day [3][6]. - The Bloomberg Billionaires Index reported a total loss of $536 billion (over 39 trillion RMB) among the 500 wealthiest individuals, marking the largest two-day loss on record [6]. Consumer Behavior - Concerns about rising prices due to tariffs have led American consumers to start stockpiling goods, with some individuals advised to purchase essential items before prices increase [8][15]. - Notable figures, such as billionaire Mark Cuban, have publicly encouraged consumers to stock up on various products, fearing price hikes even on domestically produced goods [16][17]. Economic Predictions - The Yale Budget Lab estimates that the implementation of "reciprocal tariffs" could result in average losses of $1,300, $2,100, and $5,400 for low, middle, and high-income American households, respectively [9]. - The overall inflation rate in the U.S. is projected to rise by 2.3%, with food prices increasing by 2.8% and automobile prices by 8.4%, leading to an annual loss of $3,800 for the average American household [9][12]. Price Level Changes - The article provides specific predictions for price increases across various product categories, with leather products expected to rise by 18.3%, clothing by 16.9%, and metals by 12.3% [13][14]. - Other categories, such as processed rice and electrical equipment, are also projected to see price increases exceeding 10% [14]. International Reactions - Global leaders, including those from the UK and France, have expressed concerns about the economic and security implications of the U.S. tariff policy, emphasizing that trade wars do not benefit anyone [21][24]. - The French Prime Minister described the tariff increases as a "seismic" event that would primarily harm the U.S. economy and potentially lead to a global economic crisis [24].