Amid suspense over US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day tariff" plans, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Monday that there won't be any exemptions on reciprocal tariffs. Listing tariffs imposed on American products by foreign nations, Ms Leavitt said that the "unfair trade practices" need to stop.
This comes as President Trump prepares to announce a round of reciprocal tariffs on April 2, a day he has labeled "Liberation Day" of America.
"The goal of Wednesday is a country-based tariff, but certainly sectoral tariffs. The President has said he's committed to implementing them, and I would leave it to him when he makes that announcement," Leavitt said, adding that "It's time for reciprocity."