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Trump Lowers Tariffs on Steel, Pharmaceuticals Amid EU Talks

4/5/2026

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Trump Revises Tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump revised tariffs as the European Union (EU) pursues a trade agreement.
The changes were announced on Liberation Day, lowering duties on steel and pharmaceuticals.
The EU will face a 15 percent tariff on pharmaceutical exports and the United Kingdom will face a 10 percent rate.
Some steel products remain at 25 percent, and European Parliament remains unsatisfied as negotiations continue among EU institutions before final approval.

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UK Government Betrays Promise

The UK government plans to break its promise to ban foie gras imports.
Despite 97% of respondents supporting a fur ban, the government formed a working group.
Critics, including restaurateur Alexis Gauthier, say the decision shows a lack of integrity and compassion.
Fur imports continue after the 2000 ban, raising concerns about the UK's commitment to high animal welfare standards.

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Trump Revises Tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump revised tariffs as the European Union (EU) pursues a trade agreement.
The changes were announced on Liberation Day, lowering duties on steel and pharmaceuticals.
The EU will face a 15 percent tariff on pharmaceutical exports and the United Kingdom will face a 10 percent rate.
Some steel products remain at 25 percent, and European Parliament remains unsatisfied as negotiations continue among EU institutions before final approval.

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