Trump: For me, the stock market is everything

On December 13th, Jin Shi Data reported that the elected President Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, the same day he was named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2024. After ringing the bell, Trump stated in an interview, "If you don't produce (goods) here in the U.S., you have to pay a 21% tax. If you produce here, we will work to reduce the tax rate to 15%, you must produce your products in the U.S." Trump also attributed the recent rise in the stock market to his victory over Biden (rather than Harris), saying, "I've always said, for me, the stock market is everything. It's very important." He also revealed that after returning to the White House, he would establish closer ties with some of the wealthiest and most influential individuals