US Stock Market | Foreign buying of US stocks jumps 134% in 2025 despite tariffs

Foreign investors more than doubled their purchases of US equities in 2025, defying market volatility triggered by President Donald Trumps tariffs. Net buying surged 134% to $720.1 billion from $307.5 billion in 2024, according to US Treasury Department data. The strong inflows highlight sustained global appetite for American stocks despite trade tensions and uncertain corporate outlooks.