Trump's Liberation Day tariffs and census order take effect

Trump announced "Liberation Day" tariff package on April 2, 2025, in White House Rose Garden ceremony

10% universal baseline tariff took effect April 5, country-specific rates (11-50%) scheduled April 9

Canada faces 35% levy, Brazil 50%, India 25% (50% total with Russian oil penalty)

Trump instructed Commerce Department in August 2025 to exclude undocumented immigrants from census

Peterson Institute estimates tariffs cost typical household $1,200+ annually

Census exclusion would shift 2-3 House seats maximum, not 12-15 as simplified claims suggest

China retaliated with 10-15% tariffs on U.S. agricultural products

EU, Japan, South Korea reached 15% tariff framework agreements with U.S.