Trump’s Social Media Post: Implications for U.S.-China Trade and Media Stocks

President Trump has posted a new announcement on Truth Social, the social media platform. He wrote:

“The Failing New York Times and its Third Rate Reporters, Lily Kuo and David Pierson, did everything possible to make my very successful meeting with President Xi, of China, look as bad as possible when, in fact, it was a spectacular SUCCESS. The Times totally misrepresented the facts, and didn’t cover the end result whereby China, very intelligently, pulled back their Rare Earths threat, bought Billions of Dollars of Soybeans and other Agricultural products, and agreed to pay substantial Tariffs. President Xi, a friend of mine, did the right thing for his Country, but I did the right thing for MINE. This was a Big Victory for the U.S.A. and, indeed, the World! Also, it was a wonderful outcome for China, and the fact that these two Major Powers left the meeting, as it began, with an excellent relationship, and specific plans for future talks and meetings. For The Failing New York Times to be trying to spin this Great Event negatively, when it was the exact opposite, is a disgrace to Journalism. No wonder they are doing so badly — THEY ARE, AFTER ALL, THE FAKE NEWS!”

How Will Trump’s Statement Affect the Stock Market?

This latest post has the potential to affect the stock market. That’s because Donald Trump’s statement could potentially boost the stock prices of Archer-Daniels-Midland Company and Bunge Global Sa due to the positive mention of China’s commitment to purchase billions of dollars in soybeans and other agricultural products. Conversely, The New York Times Company might experience a negative impact on its stock due to Trump’s harsh criticism, while News Corporation Class A could see a neutral or positive effect if perceived as an alternative news source. The iShares MSCI China ETF, Vanguard Communication Services ETF, and Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund might experience volatility as investors react to the broader implications of U.S.-China relations and media sector dynamics.

Here are some of the stocks that might be affected:
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company ((ADM)),
Bunge Global Sa ((BG)),
The New York Times Company ((NYT)),
News Corporation Class A ((NWSA)),
iShares MSCI China ETF ((MCHI)),
Vanguard Communication Services ETF ((VOX)),
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund ((XLC)).