The Latest Breaking News from Liberation Day

CFOs name tariffs and inflation as top concerns as Trump's 'Liberation Day' looms

Some finance chiefs are taking precautionary actions.

Fortune · Apr 1, 2025

Stock Markets Edge Up But Trump Tariff Fears Dampen Mood

Investors have been rushing to position themselves for the US president's "Liberation Day" on Wednesday, when he warned he will impose levies on "all countries" for what he has said is years of them ripping off Americans.

Latin Times · Apr 1, 2025

Recession odds are increasing as Trump pushes his trade war further, top financial firm says

Recession fears mount as Trump set to begin ‘Liberation Day’ tariff agenda this week

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Will Trump’s ‘liberation day’ be the start of a trade war – or another climbdown?

After myriad false starts and much fluctuation, the lingering question is not how far Trump can take his trade wars, but how far he will

The Guardian - US · Mar 31, 2025

These 3 arguments are part of the long game in Trump’s trade wars

Since returning to office in January, US President Donald Trump has doubled down on using trade measures – mostly tariffs – to reshape global trade. He plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on what he has labelled “Liberation Day”, April 2.

The Conversation · Mar 31, 2025

Clock Ticks On Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs As Countries Seek Reprieve

The clock is ticking down to Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" when the US president has threatened to unleash a wide range of tariffs against countries running persistent trade imbalances with the United States.

International Business Times · Mar 31, 2025

Trump’s tariff ‘Liberation Day’ looms, but voters want him to focus on lowering prices, poll says

President equally divides country overall but most disapprove of his handling of economy

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025

Asian Markets Sink As Autos Suffer More Tariff-fuelled Losses

The president's pledge to impose 25 percent levies on all autos coming into the United States overshadowed earlier indications that planned reciprocal measures due on Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" on April 2.

Latin Times · Mar 28, 2025

Asian Markets Fluctuate As Traders Prepare For 'Liberation Day'

Asian markets swung on Monday as the White House prepares to impose tariffs on key trading partners next week that many fear could deal a painful blow to the global economy.

International Business Times · Mar 24, 2025

Liberation Day by George Saunders audiobook review – funny, poignant and surreal short stories

Prisoners have their brains wiped, a children’s author searches for ideas, and a grandfather rails at his life under a Trumpian leader in this collection, narrated by actors including Tina Fey and Michael McKean

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023