U.S. President Donald Trump has shaken the world economy by imposing sweeping import tariffs on virtually all goods entering the United States. The move marks what many experts are calling the beginning of a historic global trade war, as economies scramble to assess the impact of this aggressive policy shift.
In addition to the minimum blanket 10% tariff, Trump has singled out 60 nations for even steeper import duties, branding them “the worst offenders” when it comes to unfair trade practices and barriers. The 10% tariff will take effect this Friday, while the elevated tariffs for the targeted nations — set to be significantly higher — will be implemented on April 9.
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The announcement has sent shockwaves through global markets, sparking fears of retaliatory measures from affected countries. Many world leaders have condemned the move, warning of potential economic instability and disruption to global supply chains.
As the world reacts to what Trump has controversially dubbed the “Liberation Day Tariffs,” here’s how major international newspapers have covered this pivotal moment on their front pages today.
United States
“Trump orders 10% tariff on all imports”
“Trump rolls out vast new arsenal of global tariffs”
“World War Fee”
Brazil
“Trump opens trade war against the world, Brazil will have the lowest tariff, 10%”
Argentina
“World trade shaken by Trump’s tariffs”
“Trump raises taxes on our products less than on other countries”
France
“Trade: Trump’s poker move”
“Trade war: companies in shock”
“Custom duties: The Ukase” (a Tsarist edict)
UK
“Trump piles on the tariffs”
Italy
“Trump: reciprocal tariffs, 20% on Europe”
“Tariffs for all, Trump’s slap”
Spain
“Trump unleashes a maelstrom of tariffs against the global order”
“Tariffs against the world”
Switzerland
“Trump raises tariff wall”