Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day,” initially set for April 1, was rescheduled to avoid being perceived as an April Fool’s joke, according to the U.S. President. Despite initial skepticism about the seriousness of the announcement on April 2, the international community is now responding to the tariffs that Trump has imposed on imports from nearly every nation, aiming to boost the U.S. economy at the potential cost of disrupting global trade and impacting economies worldwide. Notable countries such as Australia, China, Colombia, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the U.K. have expressed their concerns and are considering how to negotiate or retaliate against these tariffs. Each country’s approach varies in terms of trade agreements, embargoes, and diplomatic relations with the U.S.

Source: https://time.com/7274195/trump-reciprocal-tariffs-world-responses-china-eu-countries-leaders-countermeasures/