The stock market did react negatively when President Donald Trump announced what he called "Liberation Day," where he showed his chart of reciprocal tariffs. CSNBC's Jim Cramer <a href="https://twitchy.com/amy-curtis/2025/04/04/jim-cramer-trump-tariffs-n2410968" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">was livid</a> about&nbsp;the tariffs. Some, including Cramer, &nbsp;were predicting a "Black Monday" at the stock market today, but it didn't materialize.

We weren't sure how we felt about the tariffs — it felt like a big gamble — but we were reassured when Cramer came out ranting against them. Now we have more than 70 countries approaching the White House to negotiate.

 {ai:summary}<p>President Trump's announcement of "Liberation Day" and reciprocal tariffs initially sparked concerns in the stock market, with Jim Cramer predicting a significant downturn. However, the market did not experience the expected crash, with the S&P closing down slightly and the NASDAQ actually rising.</p><p>Cramer's predictions have led to skepticism among investors, with many suggesting that betting against his forecasts has proven to be a successful strategy. The mixed reactions to tariffs and Cramer's commentary highlight the uncertainty in the market. #economy</p>

'Inverse Cramer Undefeated': That Black Monday at the Stock Market Didn't Happen

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