Over recent weeks, the dynamics on the US Treasury market—valued at an astonishing US$29 trillion—have taken an unpredictable turn. A sharp drop in bond prices, evocative of the "flight to liquidity" witnessed during the COVID era, has reignited concerns about market stability. Despite ongoing pressure on equity indices, a wave of sell-offs hit Treasuries on Monday, leading to a dramatic one-day increase of 17 basis points in the yield of the benchmark 10-year bonds, placing yields around 35 basis points. This represents one of the most significant surges in the past two decades.

Recent developments on global financial markets have revealed increasing instability that experts say is a direct result of the tariff policies enacted by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The sweeping tariff measures have triggered a cascade of declines on Wall Street, with investors moving funds towards safer U.S. Treasury bonds amid fears of an impending economic downturn. This article delves into the repercussions of these policies, examines their broader market implications and provides a comprehensive analysis for a global audience.