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Trump’s Tariffs Ignite Trade War Fears and Protests

4/5/2025

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Donald Trump's implementation of 10% tariffs on imports has sparked a market decline and triggered retaliatory measures from China. European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, voiced concerns over a looming trade war. Meanwhile, in Rome, thousands rallied against the EU's rearmament strategy, challenging Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's administration.

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Donald Trump's implementation of 10% tariffs on imports has sparked a market decline and triggered retaliatory measures from China. European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, voiced concerns over a looming trade war. Meanwhile, in Rome, thousands rallied against the EU's rearmament strategy, challenging Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's administration.