Trump announces tariffs: 'the day America's destiny was reclaimed'

White House "Liberation Day" Reciprocal Tariffs Executive Order Signing

President Donald Trump signing an executive order at a "Liberation Day" event where the president signed an executive order creating reciprocal tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA) Source: AAP / Michael Nigro / Michael Brochstein/Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA

US President Donald Trump has delivered his long-anticipated tariff announcement, signing off on trade barriers that upend decades of global trade order. The announcement is already sparking concerns about global inflation and the potential stalling of worldwide economic growth.

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Published 3 April 2025 5:50pm

By Sydney Lang, Yumi Oba

Presented by Yumi Oba

Source: SBS

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US President Donald Trump has delivered his long-anticipated tariff announcement, signing off on trade barriers that upend decades of global trade order. The announcement is already sparking concerns about global inflation and the potential stalling of worldwide economic growth.

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