On April 2, the White House announced that U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to boost the United States' competitive edge and strengthen both national and economic security. As part of this strategy, a baseline tariff of 10 percent on imports from all other nations will take effect on April 5.
Reports from New York reveal strong local reactions. U.S. attorney Joseph Morgan remarked, "He is an authoritarian. He is doing tremendous damage to this country. He should be thrown out of office. … American consumers are going to lose this, 100 percent." U.S. diplomat Jenna Morris also warned that the tariff policy could severely impact the global trade order and undermine the reliability of the U.S. as a trading partner. The move has ignited widespread dissatisfaction, particularly among developing countries.
This bold tariff decision is stirring debate among global citizens and market watchers alike, prompting fresh questions about the future of international trade and its impact on consumers worldwide.
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U.S. tariffs will devastate global trade, U.S. consumers will lose
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