Countries can avoid Trump's April tariffs by cutting trade barriers, Bessent says
- Countries can avoid the United States' reciprocal tariffs by halting unfair trade barriers, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
- A list of other countries' tariffs will be produced by Washington on April 2.
- Reciprocal levies are scheduled to be announced on April 2.
- Bessent emphasized that stopping unfair barriers could help avoid these tariffs.
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White House promotes 'positive news of the economy'
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett asserted that the economy is improving in key ways as others stoke fears of an impending recession. Delayed tariffs against Mexico and Canada will likely result in “a little disturbance,” President Donald Trump said, which prompted concerns about a greater economic downturn. Hassett defended the threat of tariffs, which will begin on April 2, and cited the good that has come from them. “If we have…


US to reveal country-specific tariffs on April 2 as Trump vows ‘Liberation day for America’
WASHINGTON, March 19 — Washington is expected to present US trading partners on April 2 with a number representing their tariff and other barriers, as it unveils reciprocal levies tailored to each country, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said yesterday. President Donald Trump has promised reciprocal duties—on both US allies and competitors alike—from April 2, though his administration has yet to release the exact details of the plan. “What’s…
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