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Trump’s tariff plans still in limbo ahead of 4 PM Rose Garden event
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April 02, 2025
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1. Trump’s tariff plans still in limbo ahead of 4 PM Rose Garden event
Reciprocal tariffs by Trump could raise rates to ~35%, the highest since 1800s:
White House has reportedly not finalized the tariff plan.
Flat-rate tariffs and a customizable reciprocal system are among the proposals.
A flat 20% global tariff could also be in consideration.
The tariffs would be a cap: Treasury Secy. Scott Bessent.
U.S. import reliance has 3x’d since the 1930s
China, Europe, and India could face the biggest impact of the reciprocal tariffs
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3. Trump to review preliminary TikTok deal on Wed. as Apr. 5 deadline approaches
