Crude prices plunge 6% as Trump tariffs come into effect

Both WTI and Brent benchmarks now trading below $60/bbl as equities take another hit

A specialist trader works inside a booth on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 8, 2025.
A specialist trader works inside a booth on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 8, 2025.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 9 April 2025, 12:03Updated 14 April 2025, 08:01
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