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Trump's tariffs disappoint a year after 'Liberation Day'

A year after 'Liberation Day,' the tariffs that President Trump unveiled — the highest in nearly a century — have fallen short of some expectations as related promises have faltered.

Published Apr 2, 2026, 10:11 AM EDT | WFMZZ

President Donald Trump reshaped global trade when he announced the highest tariffs in nearly a century on 'Liberation Day' last April. A year later, those tariffs have disappointed and promises tied to them have faltered.