Trump, Europe and tariff
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Wine and spirits can be markers of national and regional identity — which could make a coming trade fight between the U.S. and Europe much more emotional.
From The Washington Post
Trump said on Sunday reciprocal tariffs he is set to announce this week will include all nations, beyond just a smaller group of 10 to 15 countries.
From Reuters
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European shares fell on Monday, as cautious investors fled risky bets after U.S. President Donald Trump said that tariffs would target all countries, fuelling fears of a global economic slowdown. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 1.
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The likely implementation of tariffs imposed by the United States on April 2 should mark the beginning of a march towards independence for Europe, European Central Bank (ECB) head Christine Lagarde said on Monday.
World share markets were in a tailspin on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said tariffs would essentially cover all countries, stoking worries a global trade war could lead to recession.
President Donald Trump says Wednesday will be “Liberation Day" — a moment when he plans to roll out a set of tariffs that he promises will free the United States from foreign goods. The details of Trump's next round of import taxes are still sketchy.
Leaders in both countries warned that tariffs would fan inflation in the United States and upend global supply chains.
The levies could hurt European automakers when the industry is already struggling, especially in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy.
To hear President Donald Trump tell it, the world is full of crafty foreigners who use “unfair” tariffs and other trade barriers to steal jobs and wealth from hapless Americans. But foreigners have their own complaints about the United States.
Growers were already struggling from France to Italy when the US president threatened a 200% levy on the region's wine. Now, shipments have ground to a halt and producers don't even know how to price their bottles.