• Senator Warren called for an investigation into Trump’s tariff strategy amid market manipulation allegations
• Critics have questioned the legality of Trump’s actions

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has stirred fresh controversy by demanding a formal probe into President Donald Trump’s latest tariff strategy.

Warren questions Trump’s tariff plans

In a statement released on 10 April, Warren accused the administration of leveraging trade policy, not for economic stability but to skew market conditions. According to the Senator, this is being done to favor wealthy donors. 

She noted, 

“I’m calling for an investigation into whether President Trump manipulated the market to benefit his Wall Street donors—all while working people and small businesses paid the price. Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption.”

Warren criticized Trump’s erratic tariff decisions, highlighting sudden shifts like the jump in Chinese tariffs from 105% to 125% in a day.

She also warned that such unpredictability leaves investors on edge, many of whome are uncertain about future trade policies.

Is Trump planning something big using these tariff plans?

President Trump briefly paused the implementation of these new tariffs, creating a temporary window of relief. However, the Senator believes that Trump discreetly tipped off his billionaire allies via his Truth Social post. 

“THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT.”

This preceded Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on most tariffs, which led the financial markets to react sharply.

The rebound translated into an impressive recovery of approximately $4 trillion in market value, effectively reclaiming around 70% of the losses that had accumulated over the last four days. 

Execs stand in support of Warren

Former White House Ethics attorney Richard Painter and others joined Senator Warren in questioning the legality of Trump’s recent online statements. In fact, some have suggested they may cross into potential securities violations, as reported by The Economic Times.  

Painter remarked, 

“The people who bought when they saw that post made a lot of money.”

Senator Adam Schiff made similar remarks, stating, 

Trump’s business ventures under the radar

In another X post, Elizabeth Warren said, 

“I’m live on the Senate floor calling on Republicans in Congress to help us put an end to Donald Trump’s tariff chaos.”

Warren argued that this instability will persist unless Congress intervenes decisively.

Trump’s controversial crypto initiative, World Liberty Financial, has already secured over $500 million. However, it is now under fire for insider-favoring terms.

Lawmakers, including Warren and Representative Maxine Waters, have urged the SEC to probe potential conflicts of interest and maintain transparency.

With Republicans controlling both chambers now, efforts to initiate formal investigations face considerable resistance though. 

While the calls for oversight have been growing louder, Democrats’ push for accountability currently lacks the legal muscle to force regulatory action. This leaves Trump’s financial maneuvers largely unchecked.