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.
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