Recent developments indicate that no one can be sure what the final announcement will be and whether the message will change over time.

The president has circled April 2 as the culmination of his "American first" economic policy, which has already shaken markets and started a trade war.

President Donald Trump will unveil new tariffs on April 2, dubbed “Liberation Day,” targeting trade imbalances. The plan includes 25% tariffs on semiconductors, microchips, pharmaceuticals, and foreign vehicles.