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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are the highest in decades − an economist explains how that could hurt the US

Written by Bedassa Tadesse, Professor of Economics, University of Minnesota Duluth

President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new tariff plan on April 2, 2025, to reshape U.S. trade and boost domestic industry.

Framing the announcement as “Liberation Day,” he proposed a 10% tariff on essentially all imports, with steeper rates for major trade partners, including 34% on Chinese goods and 20% on those from the European...

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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are the highest in decades − an economist explains how that could hurt the US

Volvo Trucks partners with WomenCan Australia to boost driver workforce and open the road to equal opportunity

Is Australia at risk of a recession? Here’s what the data actually shows

KPAT Hotels appoints acclaimed chef Marky Godbeer to helm the Sunshine Coast’s newest venue Sully's Rooftop

Why Australia is right to put affordable medicine ahead of beating US pharmaceutical tariffs

How Australia’s mining sector locks women out of high-paying roles

Australia’s biggest stock exchange needs tougher competition, or we all risk paying the price

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Perth's Southern Suburbs Are Running Their Own Race

Australian innovation Saveful launches on the world stage

From a Humble Educator to a Serial Entrepreneur: The Story of Michael Mota

Power BI Examples Reports

Work-life Balance Key to Solving Construction Talent Shortage

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

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