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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Donald Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect just as US economic pain is surfacing
New US tariffs cloud outlook for exporters in Asia and beyond
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