World shares and U.S. futures saw a mostly positive trend on Wednesday despite the imposition of steep U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress had minimal impact on global markets. Germany’s DAX surged 2.4% as the country’s potential new government signaled plans to relax debt limits for increased defense spending. In France, the CAC 40 rose 1.9%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 gained 0.7%. China aims to sustain 5% annual economic growth through 2025 with additional government support. Asian markets varied, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rising 2.8% and Japan’s Nikkei 225 edging up 0.2%. On Tuesday, U.S. stocks experienced losses as trade tensions escalated, with the U.S. imposing tariffs and facing retaliatory measures from its trading partners. Economists predict solid global trade growth amid challenges influenced by U.S. policies. The market anticipates potential tariff adjustments, and concerns about inflation and consumer spending persist. China and other countries have swiftly responded with retaliatory tariffs. Oil prices dipped, the U.S. dollar weakened against the yen, and Bitcoin traded around $88,700. The global economy remains dynamic amidst trade uncertainties, with markets closely monitoring developments.