Trump's new tariffs are poised to hit an already-battered economy

President Donald Trump's tariffs are already straining Americans' finances.

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• In February, Trump said Americans would feel "some pain" from tariffs but that it would be worth it.
• His so-called "Liberation Day" is here with a raft of promised tariffs, and the economy is already flashing yellow warnings.
• Policy experts say Trump's whiplash tariff policy has put Americans, businesses, and markets on edge.

Companies have warned of rising prices.