COLORADO — Wednesday, April 2, was the day President Donald Trump deemed 'Liberation Day.'
President Trump announced from the White House that all trade partners will receive 10% tariffs on all imported goods.
Additionally, some countries like China will receive an extra 20% tax on goods.
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Trump announces new tariff policy on 'Liberation Day'
Shortly after the announcement, Colorado Governor Jared Polis released his response to the announcement.
You can find his full statement below:
Governor Polis has been a vocal opponent of President Trump's tariffs, even raising the Canadian Flag at the state capitol on March 15 for the newly designated Colorado Canada Friendship Day.
91,000 Acres, 212 Homes Lost, and New Evacuations
An update on the devastating Aspen Acres Fire, which has now burned over 91,000 acres and destroyed 212 structures. New mandatory evacuations have been issued for parts of Fremont County as over 1000 firefighters continue to battle the massive blaze.
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