TAL Education Group (TAL) saw its stock price plummet by 5.03% during intraday trading, as U.S.-listed shares of Chinese companies faced a sharp sell-off. The decline comes in the wake of President Donald Trump's threat to implement a "massive" increase in U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, reigniting trade tensions between the two economic giants.

The online education firm was not alone in its downward trajectory. The news sparked a broader decline across various sectors of Chinese companies listed in the U.S. E-commerce giants like Alibaba, JD.com, and PDD Holdings experienced drops between 5.9% and 6.9%. Other education technology peers, including Gaotu Techedu and New Oriental Education & Technology Group, also saw their shares fall by 3% to 4.8%.

This market reaction underscores the vulnerability of Chinese stocks to geopolitical tensions and trade disputes. As investors digest the potential impact of increased tariffs on the Chinese economy and specific sectors, companies like TAL Education Group may continue to face market volatility. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges for Chinese firms operating in an environment of uncertain U.S.-China relations and the potential ripple effects on their business operations and investor sentiment.