U.S. tariffs on European goods threaten to shake up the world's largest trade relationship
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FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Union expects to find out Monday whether President Donald Trump will impose punishing tariffs on America’s largest trade partner in a move economists have warned would have repercussions for companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Trump imposed a 20% import tax on all E.U.
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Main Idea: The European Union is bracing for new U.S. tariffs as President Donald Trump threatens steep duties that could raise prices and strain the world’s biggest trade relationship.
Key Points:
- Trump had already put a 10% tariff on E.U. goods on hold while talks continued, but he has threatened to raise it to 50% if no deal is reached.
- The E.U. says it wants a deal, but it is also ready to retaliate with tariffs on a wide range of American goods if talks fail.
- Trade between the U.S. and the E.U. is huge, worth about 1.7 trillion euros in goods and services in 2024, with both sides selling major products to each other.
- Economists say higher tariffs would likely mean higher prices for U.S. consumers and could hurt growth on both sides, even if Trump sees them as a way to boost U.S. manufacturing.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Higher US tariffs on European goods could raise prices for cars, wine, medicine, and other imports, and may hurt workers and small businesses tied to trade.
Positive Impact
Some US factories could gain from more demand if companies shift production to avoid tariffs.
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Core trade bloc in the dispute and the article’s main counterpart to the United States.
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Central institutional actor handling trade talks for the European Union and preparing possible retaliation.
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Major automaker cited as adjusting pricing and production plans because of the tariffs.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary quoted on the progress of negotiations and the administration’s position.
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