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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are the highest in decades − an economist explains how that could hurt the US

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Foreign investment thrives on stability. Trump’s tariffs − and the current climate of uncertainty − could drive capital away.

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  1. Digital Journal

    Trump says US tariffs to hit 'all countries' (opens Digital Journal)

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    Trump has promised a "Liberation Day" on April 2, when he is set to unveil reciprocal levies that his government deems unfair.

  2. WMUR

    Trump preparing to announce sweeping tariffs for 'Liberation Day' (opens WMUR)

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    President Trump will unveil new tariffs Wednesday, concerning economists and prompting Senate Democrats to push for a vote to reverse tariffs on Canada.

  3. KTVZ Bend

    Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs will go into effect immediately, White House says (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs are a day away – and they’ll go into effect sooner than some had expected. As in, immediately, the White House said Tuesday. Although many details remain unknown, perhaps even to Trump himself, the administration’s “Liberat…

  4. The New Republic

    Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs Are as Extreme as It Gets (opens The New Republic)

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    Donald Trump is considering tariffs so high there would be a shock to the entire global economy.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Trump’s April 2 ‘liberation day’ tariffs: What to expect, and what’s next (opens Al Jazeera)

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    President Trump prepares to unveil ‘very kind’ tariffs as critics warn of a global trade war and a slowdown in growth.

  6. Winchester Star

    Trump (opens Winchester Star)

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    President Donald Trump says his tariff announcements slated for Wednesday will amount to a “Liberation Day” for the United States. But American businesses and financial markets are unlikely to be

  7. New York Post

    Trump poised to unveil more tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’ — here’s what to expect (opens New York Post)

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    President Donald Trump appears poised to impose his largest, most impactful slate of taxes yet as markets, consumers and business leaders around the world brace for “Liberation Day.”

  8. FOX 5 DC

    Liberation Day 2025: Uncertainty swirls as Trump promises major tariff announcement (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    President Donald Trump says Wednesday will be "Liberation Day" for the U.S. He’s expected to announce additional tariffs as part of his economic policy but it remains unclear exactly what the president will say.

  9. WTOP Washington DC

    Trump is set to announce ‘reciprocal’ tariffs in a risky move that could reshape the economy (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set Wednesday to announce a barrage of self-described “reciprocal” tariffs on friend and foe alike.

  10. PBS NewsHour

    Trump set to announce barrage of 'reciprocal' tariffs on what Trump has called 'Liberation Day' (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    The new tariffs, coming on what Trump has called “Liberation Day,” are a bid to boost U.S. manufacturing and punish other countries for what he has said are years of unfair trade practices.

  11. The Hill

    The Memo: Inside Trump’s big gamble on tariffs (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump is set to take the biggest gamble of his second term on Wednesday, when he will announce a fresh round of tariffs. Trump has dubbed Wednesday “Liberation Day,” suggesting that it will mark a watershed in what he sees as an effort to push back on trade imbalances.

  12. NBC Los Angeles

    Live updates: President Trump set to announce new round of tariffs (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    The trade war is expected to intensify Wednesday with the introduction of expansive tariffs on goods shipped to the U.S. Follow live updates here.

  13. WTHR Indianapolis

    Trump announces 'reciprocal' tariffs in a risky move that could reshape the economy (opens WTHR Indianapolis)

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    The new tariffs — coming on what Trump has called “Liberation Day” — is a bid to free the U.S. from what he has said are years of unfair trade practices.

  14. The Republic

    The Latest: Trump announces new ‘reciprocal’ tariffs in financial and political gamble (opens The Republic)

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    After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is announcing a barrage of self-described “reciprocal” tariffs on friend and foe alike. The new tariffs — coming on what Trump has named “Liberation Day” — are a bid to boost U.S.

  15. CNET

    Tariffs Explained: Impacts for You as Major New Trump Tariffs Arrive Today (opens CNET)

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    President Donald Trump has dubbed April 2, the day many of his major tariffs will take effect, "Liberation Day." Still, the reality of the situation will be a lot less grandiose for everyday people.

  16. WHDH Boston

    Trump is set to announce ‘reciprocal’ tariffs in a risky move that could reshape the economy - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set Wednesday to announce a barrage of self-described “reciprocal” tariffs on

  17. Quartz

    Trump unveils 'reciprocal' tariffs plan with markets on edge (opens Quartz)

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    The president called it "Liberation Day." But retaliation and escalation could come next

  18. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Trump’s latest tariffs are about to be announced. Here’s what to expect (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    President Trump's 'Liberation Day' brings new tariffs on imported goods, risking a trade war with countries like China and the EU.

  19. FOX 4 Dallas

    'It's our turn to prosper': Trump announces 10% baseline tariffs on imports from all countries (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    Trump has repeatedly called April 2 “Liberation Day," with promises to roll out a set of tariffs that he says will free the U.S. from a reliance on foreign goods.

  20. MyNorthwest

    Trump's 'Liberation Day' is unlikely to free businesses from uncertainty surrounding trade policy (opens MyNorthwest)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his tariff announcements slated for Wednesday will amount to a “Liberation Day” for the United States. But

  21. KTVZ Bend

    President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are about to be announced. Here’s what to expect (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” is here. For months, Trump kept businesses and nations across the globe largely in the dark on his tariff plans that revolve around what he refers to as “reciprocal tariffs.

  22. WMUR

    Trump declares 'Liberation Day' with retaliatory tariffs (opens WMUR)

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    President Donald Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs Wednesday.

  23. Los Angeles Times

    Trump declares 'Liberation Day,' announces sweeping global tariffs on 'friend and foe alike' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    President Trump, accusing 'friend and foe alike' of taking advantage of the United States on trade, said he would impose what he calls reciprocal tariffs on countries all over the world.

  24. Just the News

    Here is a look at what tariffs are expected to hit Wednesday, on Trump's 'liberation day' (opens Just the News)

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    The White House on Tuesday said the president would reveal even broader tariffs than he has already indicated during an event on Wednesday afternoon in the Rose Garden.

  25. Washington Examiner

    Liberation Day: Trump unveils reciprocal tariffs (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump said countries, whether staunch allies or adversaries, would be subject to at least a 10% tariff.

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