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Trump Set to Announce Sweeping 'Liberation Day' Tariffs

The tariffs, expected to take effect immediately, target a wide range of goods and countries, raising concerns about economic impacts and global trade tensions.

Austan Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, speaks at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) Economic Summit in Palo Alto, California, U.S., February 28, 2025. REUTERS/ Ann Saphir/File Photo
People shop for groceries in Monterey Park, California, on February 12, 2025.
In this aerial view, a Volkswagen automobile assembly plant is seen on March 20, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.(Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)

Overview

  • President Trump will announce the 'Liberation Day' tariffs at 4 PM ET today, marking a significant shift in U.S. trade policy.
  • The tariffs, described as 'reciprocal,' are aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and addressing perceived unfair trade practices.
  • Economists warn the tariffs could increase consumer prices, disrupt supply chains, and risk pushing the U.S. economy toward a recession.
  • Key trading partners, including the EU and Canada, have prepared retaliatory measures, heightening global trade tensions.
  • Public skepticism remains high, with polls indicating widespread concern over rising costs and potential economic harm.