Donald Trump has moved “Liberation Day” to 2 April to avoid association with April Fool’s Day, prompting global governments to prepare for impending tariff announcements.

The UK is amongst some countries facing a baseline tariff of 10%

Stock markets in London, Paris, and Berlin fell on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs. The UK has been hit with a baseline 10% while the EU has been hit with 20%.

Donald Trump has implemented a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, with many trading partners facing significantly higher rates, prompting widespread global concern and backlash.

Thursday’s headlines are, of course, dominated by yesterday’s news that the US will introduce a baseline 10% tariff on the world, including the UK and other countries, and are facing far higher tariffs, including the EU being hit with a 20% levy. 

The headlines are in general agreement that the UK being hit with the baseline tariff is far less severe than what was expected, and there could be some wiggle room as the tariffs don’t come into effect on Saturday.

Cliff Notes President Trump has implemented a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all nations,…