On April 2, President Donald Trump declared the date "Liberation Day" and imposed a series of tariffs on U.S. trade partners. The tariffs, presented as a symbol of American economic independence, were calculated based on the trade deficit between the United States and each partner nation. Following a sudden and dramatic decline in the stock market, Trump placed a 90-day pause on his policy almost immediately, with the exception of China. As of April 14, there is a blanket 10% tariff on every country, 125% tariff rate on China and some product specific exceptions, including a 25% tariff on automobiles, steel and aluminum and no reciprocal tariffs on electronics. These tariffs are all subject to change. As confusion spreads across markets and American households, many Colorado State University students are worried about how Trump’s tariff policy will impact their livelihoods and worsen the issues they already face. “The job market is god-awful — it’s impossible to live anywhere,” pol...