Articles tagged: Liberation Day Tariffs

Canadian leaders promise to retaliate against Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

The U.S. president is scheduled to unveil a new round of tariffs at 4 p.m. Wednesday

5 things to know about Donald Trump's tariffs plan

David Murphy takes a look at how US President Donald Trump's tariffs plan could impact Ireland and Europe and for how long.

Canadian PM Vows To 'Fight' Trump's Sweeping Tariffs With 'Counter Measures'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday pledged to "fight" against US President Donald Trump's tariffs

We now know the full extent of the Trump tariff tax hikes. They’re huge.

Trump's sweeping import tariffs will be a massive tax hike on businesses and consumers and a return to the trade policies of the Great Depression.

We now know the full extent of Trump's reciprocal tariffs. They’re huge.

Trump's sweeping import tariffs will be a massive tax hike on businesses and consumers and a return to the trade policies of the Great Depression.

Trump goes full gameshow host to push his tariff plan - and nobody’s a winner

There were charts and scores, as if The Price Is Right had come to Washington. The big prize? A global trade war

Here's every country facing reciprocal tariffs announced by Trump on 'Liberation Day'

President Trump on Wednesday laid out his long-awaited plans to slap reciprocal tariffs on countries around the world.

Donald Trump announces sweeping global trade tariffs - including 10% on UK imports

An upbeat president confirms the UK will not be spared but the reciprocal duties he is imposing on all UK exports to the US are set at 10%, a lower figure than many had feared.

[In This Economy] Trump imposes a 17% tariff on the Philippines: What can we do?

Trump called his global tariff announcement 'Liberation Day.' But in effect, he’s pinning down the world and shackling us all to a global trade war which nobody will win.

Letters to the Editor, April 4th: On responding to Trump’s tariffs, family reunification, Molly Malone

EU is well capable of throwing its weight around

Poll: Should the EU implement countermeasures to US tariffs?

Should the EU retaliate with countermeasures in the face of US tariffs, despite the risk of a trade war and higher tariffs from Trump? Let us know by taking our poll!

U.S. starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariff

U.S. customs agents began collecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s unilateral 10 per cent tariff on all imports from many countries on Saturday, with higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners due to start next week.

US markets plunge as Trump defends tariffs, refuses trade concessions

Despite hopes for negotiations to avert the worst economic carnage, there was widespread fear that the markets bloodbath could continue into the new trading week

Trump tells Americans to "hang tough" as 10% universal tariffs take effect

Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.

What the papers say: Monday's front pages

US President Donald Trump's tariffs, Cork's hurling league win, and Galway road deaths are among the stories on Monday's front pages.

Start talking trade deals, Mr. President - and end the tariff meltdown

On Monday, as the fallout from Liberation Day continued to rile markets, the European Union surrendered. But is the Trump administration even answering the phone?

Trump’s tariffs: What are Singapore’s possible options in responding?

As a free trade partner, Singapore can rightfully ask for exemption from the unilateral imposition of “baseline” tariffs. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Celebratory mood at Mar-a-Lago despite market drop after Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs: 'Felt like a rally'

There was a celebratory mood at Mar-a-Lago following "Liberation Day" despite stock market drop after sweeping tariffs.

In the idyllic Cognac region of southern France, Trump's tariffs threaten a centuries-old way of life

Pierre Louis Giboin's family have been making cognac for more than 200 years and have faced threats from war, the weather and pestilence. But never, until recently, from one of their best customers.

Trump tariffs 'melting cube' as Harris jets to meet 'Ireland tax scam' accuser and EU plot to hit US oranges & chainsaws

SIMON Harris has jetted out to the US for crunch tariff talks with the Trump administration - as a top White House official suggested the controversia

Donald Trump's 104% tariffs on China - and other levies on 'worst offenders' - in effect this mornong

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday that the US president "believes that China wants to make a deal with the US" after confirming 104% levies on some Chinese imports would be in effect from 5am.

'Pray to God that we all survive'

Thrifty Big Apple shoppers were rushing to stock up on the basics Wednesday after President Trump's sweeping reciprocal tariffs briefly went into effect -- before he then announced a 90-day pause.

Donald Trump raises tariffs on China to 125%, announces pause on most countries for 90 days: ‘Somebody had to do it’

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

Trump says no country 'off the hook' on tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Sunday that no country would be getting “off the hook” on tariffs despite a 90-day reprieve on some levies, while also downplaying exemptions for Chinese technology.

How US tariffs will affect price you pay for petrol & electricity

The disruption and confusion caused by Trump's on-off tariffs have already impacted worldwide energy prices

4 myths about Trump's tariffs and how they affect Ireland

RTÉ's Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy examines some of the key issues around how US President Donald Trump's trade policies could play out.

‘Trump has killed the WTO; mounted a challenge to rule-based international trading’: Former FM Yashwant Sinha

India must go to WTO, insist on a rule-based global trade, build an alliance of willing countries

City of Hamilton concerned with tariffs going into federal election

As Canadians gear up to head to the polls to elect a new federal government on Monday, top of mind for many is U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and their impact on Canada’s economy.

White House’s impatience for trade deals grows as economic anxiety builds

On his 100th day in office, President Donald Trump crowed to a rally of supporters about a dawning 'golden age' for the American economy, made possible by his new tariffs.

Donald Trump to announce ‘major trade deal' with UK on Thursday

It would mark the first deal agreed upon since Mr Trump’s ‘liberation day’ announcement of global tariffs last month.

Cannes opens under cloud of tariffs, but also rich stockpile of buzzy global cinema

Every hot-house news conference will be laced with a level of fear and loathing over just how and when U.S. President Donald Trump might slap tariffs on any films made ‘in foreign lands’

VIDEO: Fighting Trump tariffs, one bottle of booze at a time

Tonight on 'Closer Look': Hammered by U.S. tariffs, Ontario and Manitoba signed a deal to boost the movement of goods and labour between the provinces — including direct-to-consumer alcohol sales

What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Saturday's front pages are focusing on a range of stories on Trump threatening 50 per cent tarrifs on EU imports to an RTÉ row over actors being used for a promo video.

EU trade chief calls for ‘mutual respect’ after Trump tariff threats

The US president threatened to slap 50 per cent tariffs on all EU goods sent to the United States.

Trump says he will delay 50% EU tariff until July

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. will delay implementation of a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union from June 1 until July 9 to buy time for negotiations with the bloc.

U.S. federal court rules against Trump's fentanyl and 'Liberation Day' tariffs

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled today that U.S. President Donald Trump does not have the authority to impose his sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs or his fentanyl-related duties against Canada and Mexico.

US federal court blocks Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

The verdict by three-judge bench comes after lawsuits argued that Trump exceeded his authority, made US trade policies dependent on his whims and unleashed economic chaos.

Federal trade court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law

A federal trade court is blocking President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.

Ottawa says it needs ‘a bit more time’ to respond to U.S. tariff escalation

Industry representatives are giving the government until the end of this week to mount a response to U.S. President Donald Trump

Trump Floats Tariffs Of Up To 70%—Here Are The 24 Times He’s Changed His Mind Since ‘Liberation Day’

Trump and his aides have repeatedly shifted their stance on tariffs in the weeks since the president’s “Liberation Day” announcement.

Trump says tariff letters to 12 countries signed, going out Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had signed letters to 12 countries outlining the various tariff levels they would face on goods they export to the United...

Malaysia puts anti-dumping duties on some China, South Korea, Vietnam iron, steel

Bitcoin, Dogecoin, XRP Rise as Bessent Hints at Trade Deals Before Liberation Day Tariff Deadline

Bitcoin briefly topped $109,000, while XRP, Solana's SOL, and dogecoin saw notable gains.

Macs and Apple Watch to be hit by Trump tariffs starting on August 1

Macs and Apple Watches are among the products to be hit by new tariffs on products manufactured in Thailand, taking effect on August 1. Products imported from Thailand into the US will be subjected to a 36% tariff, increasing the cost to Apple by more than…

Trump’s new tariffs: Who is hit, what’s next, how is the world responding?

Trump sent tariff letters to 14 countries including South Korea, Japan, Malaysia and Bangladesh.

Trump says EU and Mexico face 30% tariff from August

The US president warned both trading partners would face additional tariffs if they retaliated.

Here's a list of Trump's tariff letters so far and the rates they threaten

Finding it hard to track the latest U.S. trade policy state of play? Here's a look the deals the president has announced and the rates he's so far threatened to impose in letters to global leaders.

Trump says 30-percent tariffs against EU and Mexico to begin on August 1

EU's von der Leyen says the EU will safeguard its interests, 'including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures.'

Trump says 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to proceed starting Aug. 1

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30 per cent against the European Union and Mexico starting on Aug. 1, after weeks of negotiations with the key trading allies failed to reach a more comprehensive trade deal.

Trump Imposes 30% Tariffs On EU And Mexico

The president’s announcement came after European officials had long been negotiating with the Trump administration in hopes to secure a lower rate.

The U.S. and EU Are Fighting Over Who Controls Big Tech

As Brussels moves to regulate AI, the Trump administration is retaliating with steep tariffs, pushing the two powers closer to an all-out trade war that could reshape the global internet.

Kraken to airdrop PUMP tokens to some users whose orders failed due to 'system constraints'

MoonPay executives may have sent $250,000 to Nigerian scammer, DoJ filing suggests

Australian PM Touts Practical Cooperation During Shanghai Visit

America’s new era of energy imperialism is about more than oil

President Donald Trump has no shame in admitting what he wants to get out of attacking Venezuela and threatening other energy resource-rich nations. "We're gonna get the oil flowing the way it should be," he said January 3rd, soon after his administration stu…

It’s Tariff Week! *

* Hopefully…   This is likely the week the Supreme Court issues a ruling on the IEEPA tariffs in place since April 2025 (excluding the 90-day suspension, and other sundry modifications, revisions, pauses, exemptions, etc.). As I noted from the start, this is …

Trump places a 25% tariff on high-end computing chips, and said more duties may be coming for the semiconductor industry

The tariff will cover hardware central to the AI boom like Nvidia's H200 processor and AMD's MI325X chips, with some exemptions.

Trump may tariff countries that don’t go along with his Greenland plan

Greenland’s location and resources make it vital to US security, Trump argues in his ongoing push for acquisition.

Trump says 8 EU countries to be charged 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

In a post on social media, Trump said a 10% tariff will take effect on Feb. 1, and will climb to 25% on June 1 if a deal is not in place for the United States to purchase Greenland.

Petty Trump Imposes Unhinged Tariffs on Closest Allies

Tariffs against our closest allies were announced in a 445-word social media post. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on eight European countries...

Trump announces tariffs on NATO allies for opposing US control of Greenland

President Donald Trump announced that the NATO countries who have sent small contingents of troops to Greenland will be charged a 10% tariff on all goods.

Trump pledges to slap tariffs on European allies over Greenland

US president says eight countries to face tariffs over opposition to US control of semi-autonomous Danish territory.

Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Greenland

The US president plans more tariffs on countries against his proposed Greenland takeover.

US futures sink after Trump warns of higher tariffs for 8 countries over Greenland issue

U.S. stock futures skidded Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 10% extra tariff on imports from eight European countries due to...

Trump Threatens to Make French Wine More Expensive If Macron Doesn’t Join His Dumb ‘Peace’ Board

But the French president is not interested in paying $1 billion to join Trump’s needless faux-United Nations vanity project.

There’s path to take off 25% Russian oil tariffs: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Pointing to the Russia oil tariffs, the US Treasury Secretary said it’s a check and huge success, but took a dig at his European allies. “…our virtue-signalling European allies refused to do it because they wanted to sign this big trade deal with India,” Bess…

IEEPA Tariffs Update

Two weeks ago, I wrote “It’s Tariff Week! *.” The asterisk added the word “Hopefully…” “This is likely the week the Supreme Court issues a ruling on the IEEPA tariffs in place since April 2025.” I wrote, getting it totally wrong. It turned out to be (mostly) …

Trump’s Tariffs Aren’t As Dead As You Think They Are

If you’re hoping for grocery prices to go down, I’ve got some bad news.

Trump Says He’ll Impose New 10% Global Tariff After SCOTUS Defeat

The president insisted he'll find other ways to make the tariffs that have rocked the tech industry happen.

Trump Announces 10% Global Tariffs Hours After Supreme Court Ruled Against Him

Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's global reciprocal tariffs as illegal in a 6-3 ruling, the president announced a new 10% global tariff for 150 days. [Read More]

Trump’s tariff defeat, briefly explained

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump’s tariffs are unlawful, the Supreme Court…

Trump to raise global tariffs to 15%

President Trump previously said he would implement 10% global tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his tariff policies.

What will Trump’s latest sweeping tariffs mean for the world?

The US president has injected new uncertainty into the global economy with a 15 percent tariff on all imports.

Right-wing media splits over Trump tariff loss

MAGA erupts as Supreme Court serves Mike Pence’s revenge with Trump tariffs decision

New Trump tariffs take effect days after Supreme Court decision

New tariffs on imported goods come into effect as Trump moves to rebuild his trade agenda after top court's ruling.

The World This Week | West Asia spirals into war, Trump faces 2 tariff setbacks, Nepal’s polls reflect generational shift

From the US-Israel strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and pushed West Asia towards war to the Nepal general elections, here is a look at a few major global events this week.

Amazon Says Its Cloud Facilities Were Disrupted Again Due to War in Iran

Iran has said American big tech is a new target.

A year later, two charts show how Liberation Day inflation panic actually panned out

It's been a year since Liberation Day on April 2, 2025. Here's how tariff rates and inflation have evolved since then.

The IEEPA tariff refund portal tops 26,000 registrations as CBP races to pay back $166 billion

Tens of thousands have registered with the CBP for their IEEPA tariffs back, but one-third of the total sum will be excluded from the first refund.

Happy Liberation Day 1-Year Anniversary!

It’s been exactly one year since the Liberation Day Tariffs were announced, implemented, challenged, and ultimately overturned at every level. They served as the foundation of the administration’s main economic policy. What has been the overall impact – econo…

A year later, Trump doubles down on tariffs

Remember Liberation Day? Well, a year later, inflation is up, Trump’s ratings are down — and he doesn’t care

U.S. set to launch tariff refund system on April 20

President Donald Trump‘s administration plans to launch next Monday the system it will use for issuing refunds to American importers for $166 billion the companies paid in tariffs that the U.S.

Morning news brief

Trump announces planned Iran war peace talks, Tehran signals it may boycott negotiations amid ongoing U.S. naval pressure, businesses can now apply for Trump tariff refunds.

U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship. And, tariff refund portal launches

U.S. forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. And, an online government portal for processing tariff refunds launches today.

Trump announces 25% tariff on cars, trucks from EU

President Donald Trump announced Friday he will increase tariffs on European Union cars and trucks to 25%.

Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on European Union cars, trucks

US president says EU 'not complying' with current trade deal; launches latest tariffs amid global economic uncertainty.

Why Europe’s car industry is at the centre of a new US trade war

Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on EU cars and trucks exported to the US from 15 percent to 25 percent.

Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU tariff hike decision

Trump claimed he had a 'great call' European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about the looming tariffs.

10 Monday AM Reads

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Trade court rules Trump’s replacement tariffs illegal: A divided three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of International Trade concluded that Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs are unlawful. Same trade-court ruling, seco…

Opera in Ragged Times

During the first hundred days of Donald Trump’s second presidency, while he was devastating American society with mass deportations and shredding the global economic order with arbitrary tariffs, he also found the time to make himself chairman of the board of…

Trump admin proposes broad new tariffs on top trading partners

The Trump administration is proposing a broad new set of tariffs on dozens of key trading partners, including the European Union, China, Mexico and Canada.

How Trump is justifying new tariffs

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump is still trying to implement his tariff a…

US cites forced labour concerns as grounds for new tariffs

USTR's proposal comes from a Section 301 unfair trade practices investigation designed to help rebuild Trump's tariffs.

What to know about Trump's sweeping new tariff proposal

The measure could slap tariffs on 60 U.S. trade partners.

Trump’s new tariffs will put America’s rivals on notice

Though the Trump administration has faced a series of legal setbacks on tariffs, it seems to have found a solution. After the Supreme Court ruled that the administration’s reciprocal tariffs were wrongfully imposed, the president immediately leapt to Plan B: …

Nike says it expects $986 million in IEEPA tariff refunds

Nike says it’s in a better financial position as it awaits nearly $1 billion in refunds related to tariff imposed under the IEEPA.