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EU and US Edge Toward Trade Conflict Over New Tariffs

Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on EU steel and aluminum imports prompt threats of retaliation, but Europe's response remains divided.

  • US President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, with no exemptions for EU countries starting March 4.
  • The EU is preparing countermeasures, including reactivating tariffs on US goods like whiskey, motorcycles, and peanut butter, but no concrete actions have been announced yet.
  • EU leaders are divided, with some nations advocating for negotiation while others push for stronger retaliatory measures.
  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged a 'proportionate and decisive' response but has not provided specifics.
  • The tariffs have raised concerns about broader economic impacts, including potential effects on the EU's steel industry and fears of escalating global trade tensions.
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