EU Readies €100BN Tariff Bomb on US Goods as Trump Trade Talks Teeter on Brink!

The European Union is preparing to impose retaliatory tariffs on €100 billion (£84.7 billion) of US goods if trade talks with the Trump administration fail. The EU could share these plans with member states as early as Wednesday, with a month-long consultation to follow. This response comes as the EU faces potential US tariffs on pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, critical minerals, lumber, and trucks, which could generate €100 billion from EU companies.

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EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic emphasized the bloc’s resilience, stating it won’t accept an unfair deal. Meanwhile, China’s Xi Jinping urged the EU to resist “bullying” and positioned China as a reliable trade partner, confirming the suspension of sanctions on some European politicians. Current US tariffs cover 70% of EU goods exports, potentially rising to 97% if new tariffs are enacted after Trump’s 90-day pause expires.

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