Elizabeth Warren Demands Investigation into Trump’s Tariff Whiplash: “Who’s Really Benefiting?”

On April 10, the US Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling out former President Donald Trump for using sudden, unpredictable tariff shifts to rattle the markets and benefit insiders. In a tweet April 10, Warren said Trump’s trade tactics may amount to market manipulation.

Warren’s criticism focuses on Trump’s recent moves to adjust tariffs on Chinese goods—at one point going from 105% to 125% in one day. She says the volatility isn’t just bad policy—it’s a tool that creates chaos in the markets, giving a few well-connected players an unfair advantage while regular Americans get left holding the bag.

And to add fuel to the fire, Warren alleges Trump temporarily paused tariffs to calm the markets—then told wealthy donors it was the “perfect time to buy the dip.” If true, she says, that raises big ethical and legal questions about who’s really benefiting from tariff flip-flops.

Donald Trump’s Trade Games Trigger Market Mayhem

Warren’s call for oversight comes as the economy is getting increasingly uncertain. Analysts are pointing to the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) and JOLTS job openings to show the economy is slowing down. And with global markets still reeling from Trump’s tariff whiplash, fears of a bigger downturn are growing.

Companies with global exposure are especially nervous. One day it’s 105% duties, the next it’s 125%. With no trade policy in sight, businesses are struggling to price goods, manage supply chains and forecast earnings—all while Wall Street tries to figure out what Washington will do next.

“Stop the Chaos”: Warren Tells Congress to Act

Warren isn’t just calling for an investigation. She’s telling her colleagues in Congress—especially Republicans—to rein in Trump’s tariff power before more damage is done.

“The chaos will keep hurting the American people,” she said in a follow-up tweet, demanding bipartisan action to restore stability and protect consumers and investors.

In short: Tariffs are a tool of economic uncertainty, used without transparency or accountability. And unless Congress acts, the fallout—higher prices, shaky markets and geopolitical tension—will keep hurting.

Quick Hits:

• Warren calls for probe into Trump’s tariff games.

• Tariffs on Chinese goods went from 105% to 125%.

• Trump allegedly tipped off donors before the market moved.

• Warren tells Congress to act to limit the President’s tariff power.

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Arslan Butt

Index & Commodity Analyst

Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics.His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker.His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.

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