Trump, Liberation Day and tariff
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President Donald Trump declared Wednesday will serve as the nation's "Liberation Day," as he is anticipated to enact trade policies emphasizing his "America First" mission, which his administration sa...
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President Donald Trump unveiled tariffs this afternoon on potentially trillions of dollars' worth of imports, an action he has called "Liberation Day."
CBC.ca |
U.S. stocks whipped through another dizzying day on Wednesday in the final hours before U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled the tariffs promised as part of his "Liberation Day," which could drastical...
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Russia and North Korea were excluded from Trump's tariff list as neither country engages in meaningful trade relations with the United States.
Aides struggled to satisfy the president’s competing priorities before settling on a plan to both raise revenue and boost corporate onshoring.
The tariffs are expected to follow similar recent announcements of 25 percent taxes on auto imports; levies against China, Canada, and Mexico; and expanded trade penalties on steel and aluminum.
The president wants to rebalance America’s relationship with the rest of the world. Experts warn of price hikes and a possible recession.
Mr. Trump announced last week that vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S. will be subject to a 25% tariff rate. The auto tariffs are expected to go into effect at midnight, just hours after the latest round of tariff announcements by the president Wednesday afternoon.
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Trump says his tariff announcements slated for Wednesday will amount to a “Liberation Day” for the U.S. But American businesses and financial markets are unlikely to be freed from the uncertainty generated by his often stop-and-go trade policy.
Donald Trump has dubbed Wednesday April 2, 2025, "Liberation Day." What is it, and how does it apply to tariffs in the United States?
President Donald Trump is "always up for a good negotiation," the White House said as the administration is gearing up to announce April 2 "Liberation Day" tariffs.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will speak to reporters Tuesday afternoon, a day before President Trump’s tariffs on the Canada, Mexico, China and certain product imports, are