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President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners - a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union, among others - that threaten to dismantle much of the architecture of the global economy and trigger broader trade wars.

Florida Congressman Randy Fine (District 6) delivered his first speech on the floor of the U.S. House, moments after being officially worn-in as a member of Congress. Randy Fine defeated Josh Weil to fill the seat vacated by former Rep. Michael Waltz, who joined Trump's Administration as a national security adviser.

Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis are the newest members of Congress, representing Florida's Sixth and First Congressional Districts, respectively. Both won their elections on Tuesday and were officially sworn-in on Wednesday night.

Florida's newest Congressmen -- Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis -- were sworn-in to Congress on Wednesday evening. Both won their elections on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Fine will represent Florida's 6th Congressional District and Patronis will represent Florida's 1st Congressioanl District.

President Donald Trump dubbed April 2, 2025, as "Liberation Day." The president also announced worldwide reciprocal tariffs against countries around the world. He delivered a nearly hour-long speech from the Rose Garden. The tariffs will be placed on items including oil and gas, cars, Chinese goods, and European imports.

At President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement on Wednesday, he showed off a large chart featuring reciprocal tariffs from foreign countries, saying global trade has "looted, pillaged, raped, plundered" U.S. economy.

At President Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement on Wednesday afternoon, he said beginning at midnight there will be a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles.

President Donald Trump is making his "Liberation Day" announcement focused on tariffs on Wednesday afternoon from the Rose Garden. Trump says today will be a "declaration of economic independence" and the "golden age of America's coming back."

Joe McCabe, president and CEO of a provider of automobile industry insights called AutoForecast Solutions, joins FOX 35 to talk about President Donald Trump’s new taxes on imported cars, trucks and auto parts, which are expected to raise the price of imported vehicles by thousands. Those price increases will likely extend to American-made cars, maintenance and even car insurance. Trump said Americans shouldn’t rush to buy cars before the tariffs take effect – he’s betting that his tariffs will cause the U.S. economy to boom.

John Sacher, a history professor at the University of Central Florida, joins FOX 35 to help recap last night's special election results in Florida. Sacher discusses what these elections may mean on both a local and national level.

President Donald Trump is calling today "Liberation Day." He is promising new tariffs, and big stores are promising prices could climb 20%.

President Donald Trump is calling today "Liberation Day" as he prepares to announce a raft of new tariffs. This follows election results in three key races yesterday in Florida and Wisconsin. Doug Lazader, FOX News correspondent, joins FOX 35 Orlando to talk about today's political headlines.

Democrat Josh Weil was defeated by former Florida state rep. Randy Fine, who was also endorsed by President Donald Trump, to represent the state's 6th District in Congress. As results came in, Josh Weil delivered a speech at a watch party.

Today, voters head to the polls in two states for three races that Democrats see as a collective referendum on President Donald Trump. Doug Lazader, FOX News correspondent, joins FOX 35 Orlando to talk about today's political headlines.

In the aftermath of the surprise withdraw of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's nomination as U.S. Ambassador, Congressional Republicans now turn their focus to upcoming special elections right here in Florida to keep their majority.