Free Fall: Dow Futures Slide, Crypto Liquidations Top $1B

* Global markets are experiencing turbulence after President Trump's announcement of new tariffs: 25% on Mexican and Canadian goods and 10% on Chinese imports, effective Monday at 12:01 a.m. EST. * U.S. stock futures reacted negatively, with Dow futures down 1.2%, S&P 500 futures down 1.9%, and Nasdaq futures down 2.7%. * The crypto market saw significant declines, with Bitcoin and Ethereum dropping 5% and 10% respectively, and Dogecoin and XRP each falling 19%, leading to over $1 billion in crypto liquidations. * The tariffs are expected to increase inflation, potentially leading the Federal Reserve to maintain higher interest rates, which could negatively impact borrowing and investor sentiment, particularly in the crypto sector. * Trading partners have announced retaliatory measures, with Canada imposing matching tariffs and Mexico and China planning countermeasures, contributing to currency fluctuations and market volatility. * **Despite the market upheaval, some analysts believe the reaction may be overblown and expect trade tensions to potentially diffuse sooner than anticipated.**