The decisions made by President Donald Trump and his administration have stirred up not only political circles but also the general public.
Many of the executive orders signed by Trump upon his return to the White House have faced challenges from certain organizations alleging they are in conflict with the laws.
Most recently, Trump unveiled an extensive new tariff plan on what he termed as a “Liberation Day.”
According to reports from VT, the president’s fresh policy enforces a uniform 10% tariff on all imports, with significant increases for 60 countries identified as “worst offenders.”
In his address from the White House Rose Garden, Trump proudly proclaimed: “We have waited a long time for this moment.
“April 2, 2025, will be forever etched in memory as the day American industry was revitalized, the day America’s fate was restored, and the day we commenced to ‘Make America Wealthy Again.’”
Furthermore, he remarked: “For decades, our nation has endured plundering, looting, pillaging, and ravaging by nations, both near and far, friends and foes alike.”
Former President Barack Obama was among those who criticized Trump for the tariff plan.
“I hold stark differences in viewpoint with my most recent successor — who has assumed office once more,” Obama articulated at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.
“I do not perceive the recent economic policies and tariffs as beneficial for America,” he continued.
“Observing the current developments, I am concerned that the economic policies and tariffs being implemented will not serve America well, but that pertains to a specific policy.”
“My deeper worry lies with a federal government that intimidates universities if they fail to surrender students who are exercising their freedom of speech,” the father-of-two remarked.
“I find it troubling that a White House would dictate terms to law firms, stating, ‘If you represent entities we disapprove of, we will withdraw our business or restrict you from effectively representing individuals.’”
Concluding his speech with a concise eight-word statement that carried significant weight: “Consider the implications if I had executed these actions?”
Trump is of the opinion that imposing tariffs will encourage Americans to purchase more domestic products.
As anticipated, some of the affected countries announced retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
The tariffs will be enforced until the president determines that the ‘threat posed by the trade deficit and underlying nonreciprocal treatment is addressed, resolved, or lessened,’ according to the White House.
