The provided text captures **President Trump's announcement of new "world-shaking reciprocal tariffs"** at a "Liberation Day" event on April 2nd, 2025. He argues these tariffs are necessary to **revive American industry** after decades of unfair trade practices by other nations. Trump details how **various countries impose significantly higher tariffs** on American goods compared to the U.S., citing examples like automobiles and motorcycles. He states that the **new policy will involve charging countries approximately half of their existing tariff rates** on American products and sets a minimum baseline tariff of 10%. The announcement is framed as a move towards **economic independence and a restoration of American wealth and manufacturing jobs**.
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