NEW YORK – The New York Stock Exchange experienced a significant downturn on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite taking a particularly hard hit, as Nvidia's disappointing earnings outlook and renewed concerns over a potential escalation of trade tensions rattled investors.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 193.62 points, or 0.45%, at 43,239.50, while the broader S&P 500 Index fell 94.49 points, or 1.59%, to 5,861.57. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite plunged 530.84 points, or 2.78%, to 18,544.42.

The market initially showed signs of resilience in the morning, attempting to recover from recent losses fueled by fears of an economic slowdown. However, a sharp reversal occurred in the afternoon, primarily driven by Nvidia's performance.

Nvidia, a leading AI chipmaker, saw its stock plummet by 8.5% after its quarterly earnings report, released post-market on Monday, revealed a weaker-than-expected profit forecast. This disappointing outlook triggered a sell-off in other major technology stocks, including Broadcom, which fell 7.11%, and AMD, which dropped 4.99%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index also suffered a significant decline, falling by 6.09%.

Adding to the market's woes, renewed concerns about a potential trade war emerged. Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that if the influx of synthetic drugs into the United States is not significantly curbed, he would proceed with imposing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, currently under suspension, and add a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, both effective July 4th.

This announcement heightened market uncertainty, already grappling with fears of an economic downturn. The combination of Nvidia's disappointing outlook and the specter of increased tariffs created a perfect storm, leading to the day's sharp market decline.

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