Trump gives remarks on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
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The new tariffs — coming on what Trump has named “Liberation Day” — are a bid to boost US manufacturing and punish other countries for what he says are years of unfair trade practices.
From The Boston Globe
President Donald Trump is stepping up his massive global trade war, a move that’s certain to weigh on Americans’ wallets and could push the US economy into a painful recession.
From CNN
Foreign countries, including long-time US allies, say Trump’s tariffs won’t go unanswered, setting the stage for a global, tit-for-tat trade war that could quickly spiral out of control.
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Apple stocks plummet in ‘Liberation Day’ aftershock as Republican senators defy president over tariffs - President Trump says he will impose blanket tariffs on all countries, hitting China and Europe
At least four Republican lawmakers are planning to attend President Trump’s “Liberation Day” event celebrating his new slate of tariffs, according to a White House official. Senate Majority Leader John Thune,