Trump’s new tariffs take effect, marking highest U.S. import taxes since 1930s

President Donald Trump’s comprehensive and sweeping tariffs slate took effect Thursday just after midnight, shifting his global trade reset into high gear.

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National69 articles from 32 sources across the spectrum· Updated 418d ago

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Aug 5, 2025Trump raises tariffs on India, Canada, Brazil and others over stalled trade deals
  2. Aug 7, 2025Trump’s new tariffs take effect, marking highest U.S. import taxes since 1930s

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Last development · Aug 7, 2025 — Trump’s new tariffs take effect, marking highest U.S. import taxes since 1930s

The bigger story

How each side is putting it

Left

8 viewpoints
Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· NPR, Los Angeles Times, +3 more
NPRLean Left· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 418d ago

Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing

Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 418d ago

Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing

NPRLean Left· 418d ago

Trump's tariffs go into effect today for dozens of countries

NBC NewsLean Left· 418d ago

New tariffs snap into effect, raising import taxes to highest level since Great Depression

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 418d ago

Donald Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect just as US economic pain is surfacing

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 418d ago

New US tariffs cloud outlook for exporters in Asia and beyond

Center

14 viewpoints
Ran by 10 outlets· FOX 4 Dallas, FOX 29 Philadelphia, +8 more
FOX 4 DallasCenter· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect Thursday. What we know

FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect Thursday. What we know

Fox26 HoustonCenter· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect Thursday. What we know

FoxlaCenter· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect Thursday. What we know

FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect Thursday. What we know

Fox32 ChicagoCenter· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect Thursday. What we know

FOX 5 New YorkCenter· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect Thursday. What we know

Fox10 PhoenixCenter· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect Thursday. What we know

FOX 6 MilwaukeeCenter· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect Thursday. What we know

KTVU San FranciscoCenter· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect Thursday. What we know

InvestopediaCenter· 418d ago

New Trump 'Reciprocal' Tariff Rates Go Into Effect

Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· WTOP Washington DC, KGW Portland, +2 more
WTOP Washington DCCenter· 418d ago

Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing

KGW PortlandCenter· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing

Delaware Public MediaCenter· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing

KSDKCenter· 418d ago

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing

Ran by 1 outlet· KVOA Tucson
KVOA TucsonCenter· 418d ago

New Global Trade Tariffs in Effect

KVOA TucsonCenter· 418d ago

New global trade tariffs in effect

Ran by 7 outlets· NBC10 Philadelphia, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, +5 more
NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 418d ago

Trump’s new tariffs take effect, marking highest U.S. import taxes since 1930s

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 418d ago

Trump’s new tariffs take effect, marking highest U.S. import taxes since 1930s

NBC New YorkLean Left· 418d ago

Trump’s new tariffs take effect, marking highest U.S. import taxes since 1930s

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 418d ago

Trump’s new tariffs take effect, marking highest U.S. import taxes since 1930s

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 418d ago

Trump’s new tariffs take effect, marking highest U.S. import taxes since 1930s

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 418d ago

Trump’s new tariffs take effect, marking highest U.S. import taxes since 1930s

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 418d ago

Trump’s new tariffs take effect, marking highest U.S. import taxes since 1930s

Right

2 viewpoints
FOX BusinessLean Right· 418d ago

Trump's higher tariffs go into effect on dozens of countries

FOX BusinessLean Right· 418d ago

Trump 'Liberation Day' reciprocal tariffs take effect

Washington ExaminerRight· 418d ago

Trump tariffs go into effect as US brokers trade deals

FOX BusinessLean Right· 419d ago

Trump raises tariffs on India, Canada, Brazil and others over stalled trade deals

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

2 articles
Al-MonitorLean Left· 418d ago

Higher US tariffs take effect on dozens of economies

Al JazeeraLean Left· 418d ago

Trump’s higher tariffs take effect on imports from dozens of countries

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