What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Tuesday's front pages
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

US president Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' and the impact it could have on Ireland features prominently on Tuesday's front pages, along with the conviction of French politician Marine Le Pen.

The Irish Times leads with the conviction of Ms Le Pen.

The Irish Examiner leads with a story on how US tariffs could impact Ireland ahead of US president Donald Trump's April 2nd 'Liberation Day'.

Energy and property taxes are set to be 'frozen', the Irish Independent reports.

The Irish Sun leads with a story on a man who murdered his two sons bidding for parole.

The Echo leads with a Garda raid in Co Cork that led to 10 arrests.

The Irish Daily Mail leads with an ESRI report that found access to benefits should be easier.

The Herald leads with a story on a crime gang taunting gardaí with graffiti in Ballyfermot, Co Dublin.

Clients of a controversial ‘brand building’ company in Northern Ireland have spoken to the Belfast Telegraph out about their experiences after owner Darren Campbell yesterday announced that the business would be closing.

The 'Brand Builder' story also features on the front page of The Irish News.

The spectre of US tariffs and the conviction of French politician Marine Le Pen feature heavily on Tuesday’s UK front pages.

Sir Keir Starmer has itted the UK is likely to face president Donald Trump’s tariffs with no exemption on the cards, according to The Times, with The Independent saying they will take hold this week.

The Daily Telegraph says any free trade deal is being hindered by US concerns over “freedom of expression in the United Kingdom”.

Ms Le Pen criticised her conviction for embezzling EU parliament funds, which bars her from competing for the French presidency in 2027 as a “political decision”, according to The Guardian.

The Financial Times says her five-year ban from standing for office – along with a four-year jail sentence once legal proceedings have finished – has shattered her presidential hopes.

The i Paper returns to UK politics, labelling deputy prime minister Angela Rayner “defiant” as she insists her Employment Rights Bill will help the economy.

The Daily Mail reports that a fresh row has broken out over “two-tier” policing following a report on “racial equity”.

“Taking us for fools” is the April 1st headline in The Sun, which focuses on migrants posting on social media about being put up in hotels, while the Daily Express says the UK is heading for a record number of arrivals.

Former pop star and convicted paedophile Gary Glitter faces financial ruin after losing a court case, according to the Daily Mirror.

The Metro concentrates on Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew of sexually assaulting her, who posted on Instagram that she is seriously ill in hospital after her car was hit by a bus.

Lastly, the Daily Star looks back across the pond for its front, with the headline: “Madness of King Don.”

The New York Times leads with stories on Russia resisting the US in Ukraine peace talks, and how Donald Trump's tariffs will impact Americans.

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