Dow Jones and S&P500: Futures Slide Today on Tariff Threats and Boeing Fallout

U.S. stock futures declined Thursday as President Donald Trump renewed trade threats, rattling markets already wary of geopolitical and economic uncertainty. As of 13:00 GMT, Dow futures were down 151 points, or 0.35%, at 42,757.00. S&P 500 futures lost 16.25 points, or 0.27%, to trade at 6,012.75, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 54 points, or 0.25%, to 21,833.50.

Will Trump’s Tariff Threats Undermine Progress with China and Others?

Traders had been monitoring U.S.-China developments for signs of relief, but Trump’s renewed rhetoric unsettled sentiment. Speaking Wednesday, he confirmed plans to send letters to countries like Japan, South Korea, and the EU within two weeks, outlining potential unilateral tariffs. While U.S. and Chinese officials agreed to ease some restrictions—particularly around rare earth exports and foreign student policies—the broader framework for future talks remains unratified by either side’s leadership.