U.S. Commerce Secretary Confirms April 9 Tariffs Will Proceed as Planned

In Brief:

Secretary Raimondo says tariffs will take effect without delay.

Policy remains on schedule despite market volatility.

According to ChainCatcher and Jinshi reports, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo confirmed that the scheduled tariff policy will take effect on April 9 as originally announced. Speaking amid ongoing market turbulence and global concern over trade disruptions, Raimondo emphasized that the government has no intention to delay the rollout.

The confirmation comes in the wake of intensified market reactions to President Trump's sweeping tariff strategy. Global supply chains and equity markets have already begun pricing in the impact, particularly in sectors tied to manufacturing, mining, and high-tech imports.

Raimondo’s remarks are seen as a clear signal that the administration remains firm on its trade agenda, despite growing pushback from international partners and domestic business leaders.

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