Trump, Liberation Day and April 2
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Mr. Trump said the goal was to revitalize the industrial and manufacturing base of the U.S., promising that doing so will "make America wealthy again."
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"This is one of the most important days in my opinion in American history," Trump said at a speech in the White House Rose Garden.
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The threatened levies could be particularly damaging for U.S. companies in sectors already slapped with the duties, with administration officials saying all of Trump's tariffs, including prior rates,...
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President Donald Trump's new 25% tariff on all cars and light-duty trucks takes effect in the U.S. on April 2. Here are frequently asked questions.
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."
The White House says President Trump's trade policy will come to a head on April 2, when the administration unveils a plan for reciprocal tariffs. Why it matters: The new tariff regime will take aim at trading partners that officials believe treat domestic exporters unfairly.
Trump has repeatedly called April 2 “Liberation Day,” with promises to roll out a set of tariffs, or taxes on imports from other countries
Wall Street is hoping April 2 will provide clarity on the U.S. tariff front and a reprieve from the recent market volatility.
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President Donald Trump will announce his reciprocal tariff push on Wednesday during an event in the White House Rose Garden, his top spokeswoman said. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday the announcement would feature “country-based” tariffs.