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For decades, President Donald Trump has remained a staunch advocate for tariffs — routinely declaring the word one of the most beautiful in the dictionary and regularly accusing foreign countries of ripping off the U.S.
Following through on 2024 campaign promises and building upon policies his first administration introduced, Trump unveiled a series of historic tariffs at the White House’s Rose Garden Wednesday for a "Make America Wealthy Again" event as part of a day his administration dubbed "Liberation Day" for the U.S.
While some lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have voiced concern over the policy, tariffs are an area where Trump’s views have remained incredibly consistent over the years, as he has routinely decried that other countries have treated the U.S. unfairly in trade deals…Read more
President Donald Trump will impose 20% tariffs on Chinese imports, citing the ongoing fentanyl crisis as a reason for the decision. (AP Photo / Evan Vucci / iStock)
CALIFORNIA PLEADIN': Newsom to ask world leaders to exempt California exports from retaliatory tariffs
'ABSOLUTELY RIGHT': Rubio, in Europe, says US has to 'reset the global order of trade' and Trump is 'absolutely right to do it'
SECURITY RISK: Houthis shoot down third US reaper drone as Trump administration continues daily airstrikes
WARNING STRIKE: In warning to Turkey, Israel hits strategic targets in Syria amid rising tensions
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour event at Arizona State University, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Tempe, Arizona. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
'GOLDEN' AGE: Democrat Rep. Jared Golden says his party's moving in 'wrong direction' on trade
TACKLING TRUMP TARIFFS: Dem senator looks to hijack key Trump budget process with tariff challenge
HAUGH OUT: National Security Agency Director Gen. Haugh fired, civilian deputy director reassigned
TO THE GOVERNOR'S DESK: Maryland bill creating commission to study, recommend slavery reparations heads to governor's desk
GAME FACE: Illegal accused in jogger Rachel Morin's murder set to face family, jury
'THEY ARE TERRORISTS': 3 alleged MS-13 gang members in Florida hit with federal murder charges
US Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a press conference about MS-13 gang activity at the Broward County Sheriff's Office Research, Development and Training Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 4, 2025. ( Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP)
TRAVELERS BEWARE: Iowa student’s passport seizure in Dominican Republic raises red flags for Americans traveling: what to know
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