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Trump, tariffs and National Emergency

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Barron's |
"They're a national emergency that threatens our security and our very way of life," Trump said Wednesday. "It's a very great threat to our country, and for these reasons, starting tomorrow, the Unit...
The Financial Times |
Donald Trump launched a new assault on the global trading order on Wednesday, imposing a barrage of new tariffs including on all US imports in a move that sent Wall Street stock futures tumbling.
BBC |
Trump's tariffs, which he imposed via executive order, are expected to send economic shockwaves around the world.

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What's This National Emergency Power Trump Just Invoked?
President Donald Trump is declaring a national emergency to justify the new tariffs, invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which gives a president sweeping economic powers during a “declared emergency” to address “any unusual and extraordinary threat” to the national security,
'Made-up emergency': Democrats try to block Trump tariffs on Canada
Trump said in a social media post that the U.S. is "making progress to end this terrible Fentanyl Crisis" that he claims is coming from Canada, and said that "Republicans in the Senate MUST vote to keep the National Emergency in place, so we can finish the job, and end the scourge."
Trump Declares National Emergency To Impose ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Wednesday to impose a wave of reciprocal tariffs across the nation in what the White House has deemed “Liberation Day.” Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on nations charging imports from the United States from the Rose Garden with various industry workers in crowd.
Donald Trump escalates global trade war with sweeping tariff blitz
Donald Trump launched a new assault on the global trading order on Wednesday, imposing a barrage of new tariffs including on all US imports in a move that sent Wall Street stock futures tumbling. The president said a levy of 10 per cent would apply to nearly all US imports from April 5 as he also revealed additional so-called reciprocal duties,
Trump poised to reshape global economy and how world does business
The BBC’s economics editor Faisal Islam explains why a US tariff on goods imported into America is such a big deal for both consumers and countries.
Trump's tariffs stoke global trade war as China, EU vow response
President Donald Trump's move to slap a 10% tariff on most goods imported to the United States, as well as much higher levies on dozens of rivals and allies alike, has intensified a global trade war that threatens to stoke inflation and stall growth.
Trump's tariffs on China, EU and more, at a glance
Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, arguing that they would allow the United States to succeed. Trump's tariffs, which he imposed via executive order, are expected to send economic shockwaves around the world.
Watch Trump's full presentation of his tariff chart
U.S. President Donald Trump goes through many of the rates at which his administration plans to impose tariffs on countries around the world in response to their tariffs on the U.S. What happens on Trump's 'Liberation Day'?
These are the places affected by Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump is placing steep new tariffs on virtually all U.S. trading partners, stoking fears of rising prices for consumers and deepening trade wars. The tariffs hit allies and rivals alike.

Trump, GOP and U.S. Sen

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NJ.com |
Trump is targeting four GOP senators for signaling support for a resolution that would terminate his emergency declaration on Canadian tariffs.
Yahoo |
Longtime GOP pollster Frank Luntz said Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) “may have changed the course of political history” with his marathon speech breaking the Senate’s record for the longest floor speech ...

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Trump declares state of emergency in US to protect economy
US President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in the country to protect sovereignty and strengthen national and economic security, according to a briefing on the White House website. During a speech in the Rose Garden near the White House,
Trump calls out four GOP senators over resolution to end emergency declaration
President Donald Trump posted on social media platform Truth Social that Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Rand Paul, R-Ky., Lisa Murkowski, R-Ala., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, have been extremely
Trump lashes out at 4 GOP senators in scathing rant
President Donald Trump is targeting four GOP senators for signaling support for a resolution that would terminate his emergency declaration on Canadian tariffs. Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” of tariff implementation is Wednesday,
Senate Republicans unveil blueprint for Trump agenda
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate Budget Committee released its budget blueprint for enacting President Donald Trump's tax cut agenda on Wednesday, with lawmakers saying they aimed to vote on the measure later this week.
House’s Attempts To ‘Rein In’ Federal Judges Delayed by GOP Revolt Over Absentee Voting
Nine Republicans along with all Democrats on Tuesday buck Speaker Johnson on a procedural vote, forcing the speaker to send everyone home.
Senate GOP Looks To Make Headway On ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ While Punting Details For Later
Senate Republicans are expected to vote on a budget blueprint this week to advance President Donald Trump’s first-year legislative priorities
President Trump approves Tennessee’s emergency declaration amid severe weather event
President Donald Trump approved the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide disaster assistance for the Volunteer State, as Tennessee faces continued severe weather. FEMA will coordinate its disaster relief efforts to “alleviate the hardship and suffering” after many areas were affected by severe storms,
Senate delivers Trump ‘Liberation Day’ rebuke over emergency tariffs on Canada
The Senate voted Wednesday evening to revoke the emergency declaration President Donald Trump is using to impose duties on Canada, a bipartisan rebuke that came on the heels of his announcement of sweeping new global tariffs.
Irish Star on MSN6h
Donald Trump announces new tariffs but people are distracted by cringey detail
Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of new tariffs for countries around the world in a press conference on Wednesday, April 2, but people have been distracted by one detail
Can Congress Stop Trump's Tariffs?
Can Congress stop Trump's new tariffs? Senate Republicans push back, but legal hurdles and party loyalty limit efforts to curb his trade powers.
Senate Dems foreshadow more forced votes to block Trump's emergency orders
Senate Democrats may move to challenge additional Trump emergencies and force floor votes on them, Sen. Tim Kaine suggested at a press conference on Wednesday.
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Trump sparks health fears as he 'forgets' to sign executive order and has to be 'guided' back to his seat
Donald Trump had to be ‘guided back’ on stage following his tariff-touting speech after ‘forgetting’ to sign his executive order, sparking health fears after yet another strange moment. The US President spoke for almost an hour on Wednesday talking to an invited audience in the Rose Garden of the White House about his plans to impose levies on dozens of U.
President Donald Trump approves emergency declaration for Tennessee amid severe weather outbreak
The president has approved an emergency declaration for Tennessee amid the outbreak of tornadoes and severe storms that are sweeping through the state.
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Donald Trump distracts people with 'cringey' detail as he announces new tariffs
Donald Trump announced new trade tariffs for countries across the world, but people have been distracted by one cringey detail. They took to social media to talk about it
A Senate vote to reverse President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada is testing Republican support
With President Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” of tariff implementation fast approaching, Senate Democrats are putting Republican support for some of those plans to the test by forcing a
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