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Trump announces “Liberation Day” tariffs on imports, opponents blast it as “Recession Day” – April 2, 2025

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

President Trump speaks at event announcing new tariffs (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
  • Trump announces “Liberation Day” tariffs on imports, opponents call it “Recession Day”
  • SF judge orders Trump administration to restore legal assistance for unaccompanied migrant children
  • ICE detains Venezuelan who came to US to donate kidney to brother, supporters of Jose Gregorio start online petition to appeal for help
  • Nobel Peace Prize laureate former Costa Rica president Oscar Arias says visa revoked after publicly criticizing Trump
  • UNRWA reports Israeli shelling of health center housing displaced families, dead include 9 children, 2 women, 4 men