Vipshop (VIPS) shares tumbled 6.03% in pre-market trading on Monday, as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China triggered a broad selloff in Chinese ADRs and ETFs. The sharp decline comes amid growing fears that the widening trade war could push the global economy into a deep recession.

The selloff in Chinese stocks was sparked by Beijing's announcement of retaliatory measures against U.S. tariffs. China declared it would impose additional levies on U.S. imports, responding to the U.S. increasing tariffs on Chinese goods to over 50%. This tit-for-tat escalation has sent shockwaves through financial markets, with Chinese companies bearing the brunt of the impact.

While Vipshop was not specifically targeted in the trade dispute, it appears to be following the trend of other major Chinese ADRs. Industry giants such as Alibaba, JD.com, and PDD Holdings saw declines of 10-11% in pre-market trading. The Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares (YINN), an ETF tracking Chinese stocks, plummeted by 24%, underscoring the severity of the market reaction. As trade war fears mount, investors are likely to remain cautious about Chinese stocks, potentially putting further pressure on companies like Vipshop in the near term.