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Global Trade Tensions Escalate as Trump Expands Tariffs, Drawing Retaliation

President Trump's sweeping tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have triggered international backlash, trade wars, and economic uncertainty.

  • President Trump has implemented 25% tariffs on all U.S. steel and aluminum imports, sparking retaliatory measures from Canada, the European Union, and other trading partners.
  • Canada announced tariffs on U.S. goods worth $33 billion, while the EU is preparing counter-tariffs targeting $45 billion worth of American products, including bourbon and dental floss.
  • Trump has threatened further tariffs on EU goods if countermeasures proceed, intensifying fears of a global trade war and economic instability.
  • The tariffs have led to a consumer-driven 'Boycott USA' movement in countries like Canada, Denmark, and France, with significant impacts on industries such as travel and spirits.
  • Markets responded with mixed signals: U.S. tech stocks rebounded, gold approached record highs, and crude oil prices stabilized, while concerns over inflation and recession loom.
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