Olusegun Ariyo
Donald Trump has said that April 2, a date he plans to introduce “reciprocal tariffs” to reset global trade, would mark a “liberation day” for America.
Trump in a Truth Social post on Friday, claimed that the United States has been “ripped off and abused” by nations across the world for decades.
He expressed optimism that with his recent policies on global trade, the US would get back some of its “money and respect”.
He wrote, “April 2nd is Liberation Day in America!!! For DECADES we have been ripped off and abused by every nation in the World, both friend and foe.
“Now it is finally time for the Good Ol’ USA to get some of that MONEY, and RESPECT, BACK. GOD BLESS AMERICA”!!!
Economists have raised concerns that the recent tariffs by the US President could lead to a recession, both in the United States and globally.
These tariffs have prompted retaliatory measures from affected countries, increasing fears of an economic downturn.
