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Trump, Liberation Day and tariffs

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Fox News |
Trump unveiled a series of historic tariffs at the White House’s Rose Garden on Wednesday for a "Make America Wealthy Again" event as part of a day his administration dubbed "Liberation Day" for the ...
The Economist |
From just 2.3% in 2024, the average American tariff on imports is now expected to rise immediately to about 30%—where it was in the late 1800s.
The Atlantic |
His plan, if fully implemented, will return the United States to the highest tariff duty as a share of the economy since the late 1800s, before the invention of the automobile, aspirin, and the incan...

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How we got to Liberation Day: A look at Trump’s past comments on tariffs
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Trump’s promised ‘Liberation Day’ of tariffs is coming. Here’s what it could mean for you
President Donald Trump says “Liberation Day” is coming. On Wednesday, he plans to roll out a set of tariffs that he promises will free the United States from foreign goods.
What is 'Liberation Day'? Donald Trump promises reciprocal tariffs on April 2
President Donald Trump is touting April 2 as the day the U.S. gets "money, and respect, back." Here's why he's calling it "Liberation Day."
Even Americans don’t want Trump’s barmy tariffs, writes Douglas Irwin
Mr Trump’s obsession with tariffs has long been known, but he offered a kaleidoscope of ever-changing rationales for them. They would raise revenue, reshore jobs, reduce trade deficits, ensure reciprocity by providing bargaining leverage,
The Liberation Day hangover
Post contributors weigh in on the tariff announcement.
Watch: The UK and US fallout from Trump's tariffs
The BBC's Henry Zeffman and Anthony Zurcher explain the fallout from Donald Trump's global trade tariffs. On Wednesday, the US president announced taxes on goods coming into his country including 10% on all UK imports.
There Is Only One Way to Make Sense of the Tariffs
Donald Trump celebrated America’s so-called Liberation Day by announcing a slew of tariffs on dozens of countries. His plan, if fully implemented, will return the United States to the highest tariff duty as a share of the economy since the late 1800s,
Global markets reel as Trump tariffs stoke fear of economic 'spiral of doom'
President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs rocked global financial markets on Thursday, with the dollar and U.S. stocks tumbling as investors rushed to safe havens on fears a broadening trade war would push an already fragile world economy into recession.
How the UK and Europe could respond to Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
Tariffs serve a role in protecting nascent industries, or in countries with limited state capacity. They may protect some strategic or politically powerful firms and workers from international competition.
What is Liberation Day? What to know about Trump Liberation Day 2025; when tariffs start
President Donald Trump is calling Wednesday "Liberation Day," but what does it mean? What will happen on April 2? Here's what to know.
Donald Trump Tariffs: Three Takeaways from Liberation Day Announcement
President Donald Trump rolled out his tariffs package that aims to reshape the global economy and try to force manufacturing back to the U.S.
Donald Trump Set to Unleash Sweeping Liberation Day Tariffs | Firstpost America | N18G
Firstpost America | N18G Donald Trump's long-awaited "Liberation Day" has arrived, bringing sweeping tariffs that could reshape global trade and spark a potential economic crisis. The White House confirmed that Trump will announce the details today,
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Donald Trump Liberation Day tariffs: What they are and how they could impact the world
The world is on tenterhooks as Donald Trump prepares to ramp up his trade war further, declaring what he's calling "Liberation Day" and announcing a fresh wave of tariffs on US imports.
Can Congress stop Trump’s tariffs? What to know after ‘Liberation Day’ levies
They could not have imagined a president would use emergency authority to bypass Congress and impose tariffs on the entire world.”
Irish Star on MSN2d
Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs may backfire like 'own goal' as experts makes chilling warning
Trump promised the US an 'extraordinary' economic boom but his sweeping tariffs could backfire and plunge the US into a recession while escalating trade wars see public support diminish
President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs set to take effect
President Donald Trump is expected to declare his next round of tariffs at the White House Wednesday. The announcement is scheduled for 4 p.m. EDT. He has dubbed April 2 as "Liberation Day," and White House officials said the implementation of the financial levies on foreign imports will take place immediately upon his proclamations.
Donald Trump in unhinged 'patient lived' rant after 'Liberation Day' tariffs bombshell
Donald Trump launched a bizarre rant claiming the 'patient lived, and is healing' after unveiling punitive tariffs on all imports - but his move has sent US financial markets into meltdown
Smoot-Hawley 2.0 with a 21st-century twist? Wall Street reels after Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, as top Wharton economist warns of biggest U.S policy blunder in 95 ...
Jeremy Siegel from Wharton School claims Trump's tariffs are the biggest policy mistake in 95 years. He warns short-term traders of potential market turbulence. He also expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon due to the global impact of the tariffs.
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