Will Liberation Day be a Black Wednesday? Stock market braces for Trump tariffs
Tomorrow is what President Trump calls "Liberation Day" as he is expected to announce new tariffs. NBC News' Melanie Zanona reports more from Capitol Hill. Also, NBC News' Christine Romans joins Katy Tur to provide more insight on the markets and the potential economic impact.
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