Trump threatens steep, new tariffs on goods from EU

President says trade talks have sputtered.

In a post to his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote that he was recommending a straight 50 percent tariff on the European Union, starting on June 1.
In a post to his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote that he was recommending a straight 50 percent tariff on the European Union, starting on June 1.Photo: Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock.com
Published 23 May 2025, 12:46Updated 23 May 2025, 20:39
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