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Dem governors revolt against Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
President Donald Trump’s «Liberation Day» tariffs imposed a 10% baseline on all imports — with steeper rates for countries with trade deficits — sparking pushback from Democratic governors trying to shield their states from any fallout.
While the Trump administration has maintained that the aggressive new tariffs will ultimately strengthen the U.S. economy and protect American workers, Trump’s new tariff orders have impacted global markets as Democratic governors unite in opposition.
Govs. Gavin Newsom, J.B. Pritzker, Josh Shapiro, Jared Polis, Tim Walz and Kathy Hochul are among the growing list of Democratic governors speaking out against Trump’s tariffs – and, in some cases, working to blunt the impact on their local economies.
«Democrats should focus on out-of-control homelessness, crime, regulations, and unaffordability in blue states instead of trying their hand at international dealmaking,» White House spokesman Kush Desai said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
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Democratic Govs. Gavin Newsom, left, and J.B. Pritzker, right, have rejected President Donald Trump’s tariffs and tried to thwart the tariffs’ impacts on their home states through independent negotiations. (Getty/Shutterstock)
Newsom, considered a potential 2028 presidential contender, announced plans to seek «strategic» international partnerships to exclude California from the retaliatory tariffs imposed on the U.S. by countries caught in the crosshairs of Trump’s tariffs.
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«I’m pursuing trading relationships with our global partners to combat the pain of Trump’s tariffs and exclude California-made products from retaliation. As the world’s 5th largest economy, California remains open for business — no matter the turbulence in Washington,» Newsom said in an X post.
However, within the U.S. Constitution, trade policy is a power reserved to the federal government, and states do not have legal authority to independently negotiate with foreign governments on tariffs or make global trade deals.
Pritzker, another potential 2028 presidential candidate who has rejected Trump’s second term at every executive order, led a delegation of Illinois lawmakers to Mexico last week and signed an agreement with the state of Mexico City to strengthen economic cooperation.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks during a transgender support rally at Federal Building Plaza on April 27, 2022 in Chicago. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
As Pritzker was securing an independent economic relationship on his «trade mission» to Mexico, he slammed Trump’s tariffs as a «tax» on Americans.
«Donald Trump may want to call this ‘Liberation Day,’ but there is nothing liberating for working families who are grappling with the high costs of food, housing, and utilities,» Pritzker said. «Tariffs are a tax. They are a tax on working families, a tax on groceries, and a tax on other everyday necessities.»
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2024. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Shapiro, who was on Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’ vice presidential shortlist, also likened the new tariffs to a «tax» and reiterated their negative impact on Pennsylvania families.
«The reality is Donald Trump’s economic policies are making things harder for the good people of Pennsylvania,» Shapiro said in an MSNBC interview.
Democratic governors continued to pile on the «Liberation Day» criticism on the airwaves over the weekend.
Former Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz took aim at Trump’s intelligence in an MSNBC interview, saying Trump «doesn’t fundamentally understand how trade works.»
«This is a tax on working people,» Walz added.
Former Vice President candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, takes the stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (REUTERS/Mike Segar)
Hochul, who has sparred with the Trump administration on abortion and immigration, said in an interview that Trump’s tariffs «are the largest tax increase in American history» and argued they aren’t «liberating» but «hurting real people in our state and across this country.»
«This is one of the biggest tax hikes in American history. It’s not Liberation Day, it’s Recession Day,» Colorado Gov. Jared Polis added on Bloomberg this weekend.
Trump has continued to defend his tariffs since «Liberation Day.»
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«The United States has a chance to do something that should have been done DECADES AGO,» Trump said on Truth Social on Monday. «Don’t be Weak! Don’t be Stupid! Don’t be a PANICAN (A new party based on Weak and Stupid people!). Be Strong, Courageous, and Patient, and GREATNESS will be the result!»
Despite the market panic and uncertainty following his tariff implementation, Trump has reiterated that «some day people will realize that Tariffs, for the United States of America, are a very beautiful thing!»
Fox News Digital’s Jamie Joseph contributed to this report.
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Trump hosts faith leaders for Easter prayer dinner, slams effort to rid America of Christian principles
President Donald Trump participated in a Wednesday evening prayer service and dinner as part of a series of Holy Week events ahead of Easter Sunday this weekend.
Faith leaders of various Christian denominations were present and listened to the president address them about the importance of faith, both in governing and in people’s personal lives. Trump also took the moment to tout his recent accomplishments in-line with Christian beliefs, and slammed efforts to move the country away from its Christian foundation.
«This is really — I hope — going to be one of the great Easters ever, because we have something going that I don’t think this country has seen in 100 years. And as we gather with family and friends, we’ll not forget the true source of our joy and our strength: America has put our trust in God,» Trump said during his address to attendees. «It will always be ‘In God We Trust.’ We will never change that.»
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«You know there’s a movement to change it,» Trump continued. «It won’t happen. We won’t let that happen. Can you imagine a movement to change that?»
President Donald Trump attends an Easter prayer service and dinner in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (Pool via AP)
Trump also slammed former administrations for failing to stand up for persecuted Christians around the globe, reassuring the crowd of faith leaders in attendance that things would be different under his administration.
«We had nobody fighting for our Christians in other parts of the world, that were being so incredibly destroyed, killed, injured, hurt. But they died, so many died. You wouldn’t think that could happen in this time — in this modern time,» Trump said.
Trump also remarked about the anti-Christian bias exhibited in the U.S., pointing out to those in attendance that he established a Justice Department task force to root it out. Trump also touted his creation of the White House Faith Office, which replaced the former White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
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«You don’t hear about that very much, but there is anti-Christian bias,» Trump said.
President Donald Trump greets Rev. Franklin Graham during an Easter prayer service and dinner in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (Pool via AP)
Trump will continue his Holy Week celebrations with another prayer service tomorrow, on Holy Thursday, which will again include various faith leaders from different Christian denominations and members of the president’s staff. The event will include Christian hymns sung by musicians associated with Liberty University, a private Christian university in Virginia.
The White House is also reportedly hosting a Passover event Thursday afternoon, to celebrate the Jewish holiday that began April 12 and ends April 20.
«With God’s help we can overcome every challenge, triumph over every evil, and restore the spirit of faith in the United States for generations to come,» Trump concluded. «We have a very simple slogan: ‘Make America Great Again,’ and that’s exactly what we’re doing.»
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President Donald Trump speaks at an Easter prayer service and dinner in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (Pool via AP)
In addition to faith leaders, Patty Morin, whose daughter’s death at the hands of an illegal immigrant in 2023 was a major point of contention during the last election, was also present at the Wednesday dinner service. She attended following an emotional press briefing earlier in the day at the White House during which she told her daughter’s story.
«Her daughter’s looking down on Patty today,» Trump noted during the event, adding she’s «been through hell.»
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La incertidumbre por los aranceles “sin dudas” afectará la economía global, según el presidente del Banco Mundial
La incertidumbre generada por la ola de aranceles impuestos por Donald Trump afectará “sin duda” el crecimiento económico global, dijo el miércoles el presidente del Banco Mundial, antes de la reunión semestral de autoridades económicas que se celebrará la próxima semana en Washington.
“La incertidumbre y la volatilidad contribuyen sin duda a un entorno económico y empresarial más cauteloso”, declaró Ajay Banga a la prensa, en alusión a las turbulencias que sacuden los mercados generada por la nueva política arancelaria de la administración estadounidense.
Esta incertidumbre provocará “sin duda” un crecimiento más lento de lo previsto, añadió durante el evento virtual.
Las Reuniones de Primavera del Banco Mundial y el Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) comienzan el lunes.
Sin embargo, la reunión de ministros de economía y banqueros centrales se celebrará en un contexto internacional complejo, ya que la política arancelaria del presidente estadounidense amenaza con descarrilar el crecimiento económico en muchas partes del mundo.
Desde que asumió el cargo en enero, Trump ha impuesto gravámenes del 25% a varios sectores, como el automotriz, el acero y el aluminio, para tratar de corregir lo que considera una relación comercial injusta con el resto del mundo.
La Casa Blanca también impuso un nuevo arancel de referencia del 10% a la mayoría de los países y anunció mayores impuestos a las importaciones para decenas de socios comerciales, que luego decidió poner en pausa por tres meses.
China, el tercer socio comercial más importante de Estados Unidos, se ha visto afectada por una avalancha de nuevos aranceles hasta situarse en el 145%. Beijing, a su vez, ha anunciado impuestos aduaneros de represalia del 125% sobre los productos estadounidenses.
Estados Unidos es el principal accionista del Grupo Banco Mundial e, históricamente, ha sido un impulsor clave de las políticas de la institución con sede en Washington.
Poco antes de dejar el cargo, el gobierno de Joe Biden comprometió a Estados Unidos a aportar 4.000 millones de dólares en nuevos recursos para la agencia del Banco Mundial que aprovecha los fondos de donantes para otorgar préstamos y subvenciones a algunos de los países más pobres del mundo.
Hasta ahora, el gobierno de Trump se ha negado a cumplir con la promesa de su antecesor, lo que genera dudas sobre la cantidad de dinero que planea aportar al Banco Mundial y a otras instituciones financieras internacionales como el FMI.
El miércoles, Banga indicó que el Banco se conformaría con una financiación menor de Estados Unidos, pero que aún mantiene la esperanza de que Washington cambie de postura.
“Estamos manteniendo un diálogo constructivo con el gobierno estadounidense”, afirmó. “No sé cómo terminará esto, pero no tengo ningún problema con el diálogo que estoy manteniendo”.
Trump ha cuestionado repetidamente que el planeta sufra un cambio climático provocado por el ser humano.
Desde su regreso a la presidencia, ha surgido la preocupación de que esta posición pueda golpear el presupuesto del Banco Mundial, que se ha comprometido a aumentar su cartera de financiación climática al 45% del total de préstamos.
Banga declaró a la prensa el miércoles que, si bien “las palabras pueden ser problemáticas para algunos”, los compromisos climáticos reales del Banco deberían ser menos controvertidos.
“No estamos quitando fondos a la educación, las escuelas ni al desarrollo para financiar algo”, afirmó. “Lo que hay dentro del 45% es un compromiso de que la mitad, con el tiempo, se destinará a la resiliencia y la adaptación”.
Banga también sugirió que el Banco podría pronto volver a considerar la financiación de proyectos de energía nuclear y gas natural, algo que requeriría la aprobación de los países donantes.
“No hay razón para que un país de África no se preocupe por la electricidad asequible y accesible”, afirmó. Esto “incluye gas, energía geotérmica, hidroeléctrica, solar, eólica y nuclear donde tenga sentido”.
(Con información de AFP)
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