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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2025 · 12 MIN

ICYMI: Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Are Almost Here

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President 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.We discuss America's financial future.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

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