What's Going On With GameStop Stock Monday?
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  • GameStop and e-commerce stocks are moving lower amid recession worries due to uncertainty regarding tariffs and trade policy.
  • Investors may be particularly cautious with e-commerce stocks as higher prices due to tariffs may impact consumer spending.

GameStop Corporation GME shares moved lower on Monday amid recession worries due to uncertainty regarding tariffs and trade policy.

What To Know: President Donald Trump earlier this month imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, along with an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports, according to ABC. He later granted a one-month exception for USCMA-compliant goods.

In February, Trump ordered 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese imports. While the tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods were delayed until March, the initial 10% tariff on Chinese goods took effect immediately.

Investors may be selling off as the back-and-forth on tariff policy creates uncertainty about pricing and supply chain stability. Retail, apparel and e-commerce stocks could be particularly affected, as higher prices from tariffs may lead consumers to cut back on spending.

Commerce Department data indicates that January retail sales declined by 0.9%, compared to economist expectations of a 0.2% decrease. E-commerce also experienced a 1.9% drop during the same period.

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GME Price Action: GameStop shares closed Monday 6.54% lower at $22.42, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

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