Trump Moves to Impose Reciprocal Tariffs as Soon as April
President Trump signed a plan in February 2025 to raise U.S. tariffs to match the rates other countries charge on American imports, a move likely to set off negotiations and raise the risk of a broader economic confrontation with allies and rivals.
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4 developments- Feb 7, 2025Only lean-right coverage:Trump announces reciprocal tariffs in meeting with Japanese prime minister
- Feb 11, 2025Only center coverage:Trump plans more tariffs
- Feb 12, 2025What are reciprocal tariffs and who might be affected?
- Feb 13, 2025Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty
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Quiet for 593 daysLast development · Feb 13, 2025 — Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty
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