Trump announces "Liberation Day" schedule: plans to announce reciprocal tariffs at 4 a.m. Beijing time on April 3
Odaily News Trump Public Relations Department's "Liberation Day" (April 2, 2025, local time in the United States) schedule:
1. 9:00 a.m. EST (9:00 p.m. Beijing time, April 2): President Trump meets with his expert trade committee to finalize transformative tariff measures;
2. 11:30 a.m. EST (23:30 Beijing time April 2): Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt previews the statement;
3. 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (4:00 a.m. Beijing Time, April 3): Rose Garden Speech - Trump will announce reciprocal tariffs;
4. 4:30 p.m. ET (4:30 a.m. Beijing time April 3): The president meets with the media, followed by a formal photo op;
5. 6:00 p.m. ET (6:00 a.m. BJT April 3): Government officials brief industry leaders on implementation to ensure seamless execution;
6. 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Beijing Time, April 3): Global markets react.
