Dow Jones drops 1,000 points in early trading amid Trump's tariffs and criticism of Fed Chair Powell

The Nasdaq composite also sank to 2.9%.

Published: April 21, 2025 12:20pm

Updated: April 21, 2025 12:27pm

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 1,000 points on Monday. 

The drop comes amid President Donald Trump's criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell and tariffs on China.

The Nasdaq composite also sank to 2.9%, according to The Associated Press.

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