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Trump Unleashes Tariff Blitz: Liberation Day Arrives

President Donald Trump's sweeping reciprocal tariffs mark a bold, unprecedented pivot in U.S. trade policy. The measures are aimed at 'liberating' American industries, triggering global market shock and fueling political controversy both domestically and internationally.

24 Hours President Trump has launched sweeping reciprocal tariffs on approximately 60 countries, marking what he calls 'Liberation Day.' Global leaders and markets reacted with shock as stock futures plunged and major companies like Apple suffered record drops. Bipartisan legislative moves in the Senate aim to block tariffs on Canadian goods while GOP rebels defy party lines. Additionally, Trump’s tariff math and unexpected taxes on uninhabited islands have raised eyebrows. The administration has also cut federal jobs dramatically, and protests nationwide signal public outcry, highlighting deep divisions in American trade policy. Investors and lawmakers brace for a turbulent economic and political fallout.

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