Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Declares National Emergency to Increase our Competitive Edge, Protect our Sovereignty, and Strengthen our National and Economic Security

PURSUING RECIPROCITY TO REBUILD THE ECONOMY AND RESTORE NATIONAL AND ECONOMIC SECURITY: Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency, and his order imposes responsive tariffs to strengthen the international economic position of the United States and protect American workers. Large and persistent annual U.S. goods

Trump announces 10% baseline tariffs, with more for “worst offenders”

  13m ago Trump signs executive orders After a nearly hourlong speech, Mr. Trump signed two executive orders enacting the reciprocal tariffs and another closing a U.S. loophole that allows duty-free shipments of Chinese goods worth less than $800.  By Caitlin Yilek https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/trump-liberation-day-announcement-tariffs/#post-update-5c4512c5   33m ago What is a “reciprocal” tariff? President Trump on Wednesday

Trump announces new tariffs amid fears of higher prices

Washington — President Trump on Wednesday announced the U.S. will impose a minimum baseline of 10% tariffs on goods imported from all foreign countries, as well as higher, “reciprocal” tariffs on nations that impose tariffs on U.S. exports, despite warnings from economists over increased prices. The president, who signed an executive order to impose the tariffs,

Canada and Mexico Avoid New Trump Tariffs, While Border-Related Penalties Remain in Place

“Canada and Mexico, they continue to be subject to the national emergency related to fentanyl and migration,” a White House official said. U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled his long-promised plan seeking to rebalance global trade with reciprocal U.S. tariffs on April 2, but didn’t impose new tariffs on Canada and Mexico. A senior White House