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Trump's Trade Deal with UK Sparks EU Retaliation

5/9/2025

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Trump Unveils Trade Deal

President Trump has unveiled a pivotal trade deal with the UK, slashing tariffs on most goods to 10% and removing them entirely on UK steel and aluminum. This bold move aims to fortify US-UK relations in the wake of Brexit. However, tensions rise as the EU readies retaliatory tariffs on American products like aircraft and cars, reflecting ongoing negotiation deadlocks.

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Commission Launches Tariff Consultation

The European Commission is taking a bold step by launching a public consultation on imposing tariffs on $114 billion worth of US goods, including cars and aircraft. With trade talks with the Trump administration at a standstill, the clock is ticking—if no deal is struck by July, retaliatory actions and a WTO dispute could follow. Stakeholders have until June 10 to voice their opinions.

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Trump Unveils Trade Deal

President Trump has unveiled a pivotal trade deal with the UK, slashing tariffs on most goods to 10% and removing them entirely on UK steel and aluminum. This bold move aims to fortify US-UK relations in the wake of Brexit. However, tensions rise as the EU readies retaliatory tariffs on American products like aircraft and cars, reflecting ongoing negotiation deadlocks.

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