ICYMI: Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Are Almost Here
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC.
Win McNamee/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" of reciprocal tariffs is almost here.
On April 2, Trump is rolling out a plan that would charge a blanket dollar for dollar tax on goods coming into the U.S. Trump clarified Sunday that this policy would apply to all countries instead of a more focused list.
The uncertainty around and scope of these tariffs (and a potential trade war) has spooked Wall Street and raised fears of inflation.
So, what does America's financial future look like?
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