<h1>Global Trade War Sparks Massive Market Selloff, Investors Panic as Economic Tensions Escalate Amid Tariff Exchanges</h1> A global market sell-off intensified following escalating trade tensions between major economies. Stock markets worldwide experienced significant declines, with the Dow plunging over 2,000 points and other indices dropping around 5%. China retaliated against tariffs by imposing reciprocal trade barriers, sparking fears of potential economic recession. Despite a strong jobs report, market sentiment remained negative, with investors concerned about long-term economic implications of the ongoing trade conflict.