President Donald Trump’s recent decisions have ignited strong reactions across political spheres and the broader public.
Upon his return to the White House, Trump signed a series of executive orders, many of which have been met with legal challenges from organizations claiming they violate existing laws.
Among the most significant moves was the announcement of a sweeping new tariff initiative, which he unveiled on what he dubbed “Liberation Day.”
According to VT reports, the new policy imposes a flat 10% tariff on all imported goods. Additionally, 60 countries identified as “worst offenders” face even steeper import duties under the plan.
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Speaking from the White House Rose Garden, Trump declared: “We have waited a long time for this moment. April 2, 2025, will be remembered as the day American industry was revived, our nation’s destiny was reclaimed, and the journey to ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ began.”
He added, “For decades, our country has been exploited—economically weakened by both allies and adversaries alike.”
Former President Barack Obama publicly criticized the plan during a speech at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.
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“I hold fundamental disagreements with my immediate successor, who has now returned to office,” Obama stated. “I do not believe these new tariffs and economic policies are in the best interest of the United States.”
He expressed deeper concerns about the current administration’s broader approach, saying, “What’s more troubling is a federal government that pressures universities to silence student voices or threatens law firms based on who they represent.”
Obama ended his remarks with a pointed question: “Consider the implications if I had executed these actions?”
President Trump maintains that the tariffs are aimed at promoting American-made goods by making imported products more expensive.
As expected, several targeted countries have announced retaliatory tariffs in response.
The White House has stated that these tariffs will remain in place until the administration determines that the trade deficit and unequal trade practices have been adequately addressed or resolved.
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