President Donald Trump has attributed the recent stock market sell-off to 'globalists,' suggesting that these entities are reacting negatively to the prospect of the U.S. becoming wealthier. This statement was made in response to questions about the market's performance, which has seen major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq decline sharply this week. Trump emphasized that he is not monitoring the stock market closely, stating, 'I’m not even looking at the market.' He denied that the decision to delay tariffs on Canada and Mexico was influenced by the market's downturn, asserting that the move was unrelated to stock market volatility. The president's remarks come amidst a backdrop of uncertainty caused by his tariff policies, which have included imposing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% on China. Trump has acknowledged that these tariffs might cause short-term pain but maintains a long-term optimistic outlook for the U.S. economy, citing potential long-term gains.