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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

Trump’s ‘liberation day’ of tariffs is coming. What does it mean for U.S. consumers?

The cost of fruits, vegetables, vehicles, electronics, crude oil, toys and more may go up over the next few months as a result of President Donald Trump’s proposed sweeping tariffs on “all countries,” which will take effect on April 2.

Trump has promised his day of reciprocal tariffs on countries will be “liberation day” for the United States – part of his plan to increase domestic manufacturing and jobs while holding other countries accountable for what he believes are unfair trade policies.

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