The American stock markets experienced a dramatic downturn on April 4, 2025, losing an astounding $3.25 trillion in value over a single day – surpassing the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies. This historic event was triggered by President Trump’s announcement of tariffs and reciprocity measures aimed at international trade partners. As a result, major indices like the Nasdaq 100 fell by 6%, Apple (AAPL) experienced a 7.2% decline, Nvidia (NVDA) saw a 7.36% drop, and Tesla (TSLA) plummeted by a staggering 10.42%. The sudden market crash underscores the vulnerability of financial markets to geopolitical events, particularly in times of heightened trade tensions.