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Trump Threatens 35% Tariffs Amid $600B Trade Plan

8/5/2025

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President Trump declared that he has the freedom to allocate foreign trade deal investments as he sees fit, stressing they are not loans. He issued a stark warning: if the European Union doesn't step up its investments, tariffs could soar to 35%. Additionally, he unveiled a bold $600 billion investment plan to combat unfair trade practices.

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President Trump declared that he has the freedom to allocate foreign trade deal investments as he sees fit, stressing they are not loans. He issued a stark warning: if the European Union doesn't step up its investments, tariffs could soar to 35%. Additionally, he unveiled a bold $600 billion investment plan to combat unfair trade practices.