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EU Prepares Tariffs Amid U.S. Fossil Fuel Controversy

7/21/2025

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The EU is gearing up to impose retaliatory tariffs in response to potential U.S. duties of up to 30% on European exports. Meanwhile, Trump’s $92 billion investment in fossil fuels for AI infrastructure neglects clean energy initiatives. In China, the construction of the largest hydropower dam in Tibet sparks environmental worries, while the EU's budget overhaul jeopardizes biodiversity funding.

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The EU is gearing up to impose retaliatory tariffs in response to potential U.S. duties of up to 30% on European exports. Meanwhile, Trump’s $92 billion investment in fossil fuels for AI infrastructure neglects clean energy initiatives. In China, the construction of the largest hydropower dam in Tibet sparks environmental worries, while the EU's budget overhaul jeopardizes biodiversity funding.