U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday morning following comments from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Fox Business, who suggested that President Donald Trump might be open to a compromise on tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico. The remarks came after a significant drop in stock indices the previous day, triggered by the implementation of a 25% tariff on these countries and additional tariffs on China. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all saw gains, with increases of 0.52%, 0.56%, and 0.7% respectively. The potential for tariff relief has sparked optimism among investors, leading to a rebound in futures after a volatile reaction to the new tariffs. Canada, Mexico, and China have prepared retaliatory measures in response to the U.S. tariffs. Global markets also reacted positively to the news, with European stocks reaching highs and Bitcoin experiencing a recovery, reflecting broader market sentiment influenced by the possibility of easing trade tensions. Investors are awaiting further signals from Trump's address to Congress and the upcoming ADP private payrolls report for February.