Markets brace for Trump's new tariffs taking effect at midnight

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Markets (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) are preparing for President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs, scheduled to take effect tonight at midnight on March 4. The sweeping trade strategy includes 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, alongside an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods.

Yahoo Finance Washington Correspondent Ben Werschkul analyzes what investors can expect from these new trade measures and examines the rationale behind the president's implementation decisions. Werschkul particularly focuses on the surprising move against Canada, which Trump has reportedly characterized as a "51st state."

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This post was written by Angel Smith