(2025-04-02). Slowing Indonesian economy battered by flow-on from Trump tariffs. wsws.org The growing economic crisis has been highlighted by the fall in the value of the rupiah to levels not seen since the Asian financial crisis of 2008.
(2025-04-02). Ahead of Israeli finance minister revokes all tariffs on U.S. products. haaretz.com Smotrich, aiming to meet Trump administration trade demands, says the move promotes a zero-tariff policy. Customs still apply mainly to agricultural goods, with Israel importing 518 million shekels annually to protect local farming…
(2025-04-02). 'Give Me A Break': Trump Tariffs Threaten Japan Auto Sector. latintimes.com Last year vehicles accounted for around 28% of the country's 21.3 trillion yen ($142 billion) of US-bound exports, and roughly eight percent of all Japanese jobs are tied to the sector.
(2025-04-02). The Fruits of Trump Tariffs: Closer Ties Between Canada and China. counterpunch.org 
With Donald Trump seemingly determined to push the US economy on a path towards autarky, our major trading partners will need to make alternative arrangements. This is especially the case with Canada, since its economy is so closely tied to the US economy.At this point, Mark Carney, the country's new Prime Minister, knows there is
(2025-04-02). US trade office lays out Trump's case against China as 'Liberation Day' nears. scmp.com US' annual report on global trade barriers, with a lengthy China section, presages reciprocal tariffs — and suggests stronger action down the line.
(2025-04-02). The Problem With Abundance. counterpunch.org 
With tariffs kicking in, economic growth slowing, and Trump refusing to rule out a recession, the Federal Reserve has lowered its forecast for GDP growth through 2027 to well below 2%. But liberals who want to push back by charting their own alternative path to robust growth are falling into a trap of wishful thinking.
(2025-04-02). Shoppers feel the squeeze as prices rise at retailers. ecns.cn Major retailers like Costco and Walmart are grappling with the financial strain of increased tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision to raise tariffs has disrupted supply chains, ultimately affecting U.S. consumers.
(2025-04-02). 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Will Concentrate Wealth Even More. inequality.org
(2025-04-02). From Free Trade to Fortress Economies. unitedworldint.com Western Protectionism Threatens Global Stability By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Trade was the banner of Western liberalism—a belief in open markets, comparative advantage, and multilateralism. For decades, the United States and the European Union preached the gospel of globalization, negotiating trade agreements, reducing tariffs, and preaching developing economies the virtues of deregulated markets. But in a …
(2025-04-02). Stock Markets Mixed As Uncertainty Rules Ahead Of Trump Tariffs. latintimes.com Equities have been battered leading up to the US president's announcement ⚪ which he has dubbed "Liberation Day" ⚪ with warnings that friend and foe are in the crosshairs after what he says is years of "ripping off" the United States.
(2025-04-02). Trump sorts out final US 'Liberation Day' tariff details as hours tick down before reveal. scmp.com White House confirms that the tariffs will be implemented 'immediately' to end 'decades of unfair trade practices'.
(2025-04-02). 'America Will Offer…': Karoline Leavitt Reveals New Trump Announcement Hours Before Sweeping Tariffs. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump is set to unveil sweeping reciprocal tariffs on April 2, a date he has dubbed "Liberation Day." The tariffs aim to counter high levies imposed by other nations on American exports, targeting sectors like pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and agriculture. White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt revealed the new Trump announcement hours before the sweeping tariffs. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-02). Israel To Drop All Tariffs on US Imports as Trump Unveils New Trade Measures. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-02). what tariffs are and how they work. indybay.org The retaliatory taxes imposed by China and other nations on U.S. goods had "negative employment impacts," especially for farmers, the study found. These retaliatory tariffs were only partly offset by billions in government aid that Trump doled out to farmers. The Trump tariffs also damaged companies that relied on targeted imports.
(2025-04-02). Just Stop Trump's Oil! Campaigners expose the shocking level of US fossil fuel imports to the UK. thecanary.co 
As the US under Donald Trump's leadership considers slapping tariffs on UK goods, a group of protestors from Fossil Free London gathered outside London's US Embassy in Nine Elms, near Vauxhall in London: Just Stop Trump's Oil! As the UK considers how to retaliate to these tariffs, campaigners encouraged the UK to 'Unchain from Trump' […] | By
(2025-04-02). From Free Trade to Fortress Economies. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Trade was the banner of Western liberalism—a belief in open markets, comparative advantage, and multilateralism. For decades, the United States and the European Union preached the gospel of globalization, negotiating trade agreements, reducing tariffs, and preaching developing economies the virtues of deregulated markets. But in a disquieting turn of historical irony, …