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

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.

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: SIPA USA / Michael Brochstein/Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA

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

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