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EU Imposes €2 Fee, Trump Threatens Tariffs on Imports

5/24/2025

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The EU is set to introduce a €2 fee on small parcels valued at €150 or less, aiming to curb the surge of Chinese imports amid U.S. tariff concerns. In a retaliatory move, Trump threatens hefty tariffs of 50% on EU goods and 25% on Apple unless iPhones are produced domestically, escalating trade tensions.

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The EU is set to introduce a €2 fee on small parcels valued at €150 or less, aiming to curb the surge of Chinese imports amid U.S. tariff concerns. In a retaliatory move, Trump threatens hefty tariffs of 50% on EU goods and 25% on Apple unless iPhones are produced domestically, escalating trade tensions.