Trump’s tariffs will take time to take hold

Published April 3, 2025 3:20pm ET



President Donald Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariff rollout Wednesday afternoon. The initial tariffs will go into effect on April 5.

Trump’s policy will impose a baseline 10% tariff on foreign countries. Trump will also place additional reciprocal tariffs on “bad actors,” such as China.

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