Liberation Day tariffs
Liberation Day tariffs: U.S. President Donald Trump announces sweeping worldwide tariffs.
1st anniversary in 2026
In context
- When
- Wednesday, April 2 20251 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 21st century · 2020s
- Anniversary
- 1st in 2026
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At a glance
Dates: From 2025-04-02.
Place: White House Rose Garden, United States.
Type: United States executive order and tariff policy.
What came before
Part of: tariffs in the second Trump administration.
Background Main articles: Economic policy of the second Trump administration and Tariffs in the second Trump administration Prior to his Liberation Day announcement, Trump had implemented several tariff policies since returning to office in January 2025, including duties on steel and aluminum imports as well as tariffs targeting China, Canada, and Mexico. The administration had also announced a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and automotive parts scheduled to take effect at midnight on April 3, 2025.
What happened
United States president Donald Trump announced a broad package of import duties on April 2, 2025—a date he called "Liberation Day". In a White House Rose Garden ceremony, Trump signed Executive Order 14257, Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits.
April 2 through the years
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When did Liberation Day tariffs happen?
April 2 2025 — 1 years ago, on a Wednesday.
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