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Trump's 50% Tariff on EU Sparks Trade War Fears

5/24/2025

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Tensions escalated as President Trump announced a staggering 50% tariff on EU goods, set to take effect on June 1, 2025, due to stalled trade talks. The EU urged for respectful dialogue, while the looming trade war fears sent Bitcoin tumbling below $109,000, reflecting the market's anxiety over the unfolding situation.

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Tensions escalated as President Trump announced a staggering 50% tariff on EU goods, set to take effect on June 1, 2025, due to stalled trade talks. The EU urged for respectful dialogue, while the looming trade war fears sent Bitcoin tumbling below $109,000, reflecting the market's anxiety over the unfolding situation.