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Trump's Tariffs Spark International Trade War Backlash

3/17/2025

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President Trump's aggressive trade tariffs have ignited fierce backlash from Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The EU is poised to impose retaliatory tariffs, notably a staggering 50% tax on U.S. whiskey. Former French President Hollande has called for Europe to strike back economically, cautioning that Trump's policies could lead to inflation and job losses on both sides of the Atlantic.

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President Trump's aggressive trade tariffs have ignited fierce backlash from Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The EU is poised to impose retaliatory tariffs, notably a staggering 50% tax on U.S. whiskey. Former French President Hollande has called for Europe to strike back economically, cautioning that Trump's policies could lead to inflation and job losses on both sides of the Atlantic.