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“Liberation Day” Tariffs Explained

The April 2 announcement contained two distinct tariff actions.

First, a universal 10 percent tariff will apply to virtually all U.S. imports starting April 5.

Second, beginning April 9, the administration will impose country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs—targeted at 57 named countries, with rates reaching as high as 50 percent. These nations were identified as chronic trade offenders, based on their bilateral trade surpluses with the United States, perceived tariff asymmetries, and other barriers to U.S. exports.