Will Trump’s tariffs ignite a global trade war? Today in Focus Extra

Today in Focus

2025/04/03

Overview Shownote Highlights Transcript Chapters Pins

Shownote

Donald Trump has introduced eye-watering tariffs on countries around the world. Will they ‘make America wealthy again’? Richard Partington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Highlights

In early April 2025, a sweeping new tariff policy unveiled by Donald Trump sent shockwaves through global markets and reignited debate over the role of protectionism in economic recovery. Framed as a bold move to reshape trade and revive American industry, the initiative quickly drew scrutiny for its wide-reaching consequences.

00:00

Trump calls April 2, 2025 'Liberation Day' as he imposes sweeping new tariffs.

07:03

Trump's tariffs are a tax on American businesses that import goods, with costs passed on to consumers

13:31

Trump's tariffs may lead to higher consumer prices and economic instability

Chapters

What lies behind Trump’s 'Liberation Day' tariff announcement?

00:00

Who really pays when import taxes go up?

07:03

Could these tariffs spark a global trade realignment?

13:31

How unstable is the future of international trade?

16:33

Transcript

Richard Partington: This is The Guardian. Michael Safi: This afternoon, a short update as Donald Trump fires the first shots of a global trade war. Speaker 3: Comcast Business is celebrating the holidays by giving your business the $1,000 holiday bonus w...