The Guardian view on Europe's Trump challenge: Brussels must hold its nerve and think big | Editorial
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Donald Trump announced a 30% tariff on EU goods, causing concern in Brussels, Paris, and Berlin. Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission is delaying countermeasures, hoping for reasonable solutions. Trump’s previous tariffs have already unsettled German manufacturers. A trade conflict could jeopardize a significant amount of transatlantic commercial activity. Despite previous threats leading to market repercussions, Trump's recent pledge to support Ukraine with military aid complicates trade negotiations. An urgent need for EU economic resilience is evident but remains unaddressed, with significant economic impacts on the horizon.
The stakes are high, and many are cautious about escalating tensions with the U.S., especially concerning trade that could risk economic relationships valued at 1.7 trillion.
Donald Trump's latest tariffs on the European Union, announced via Truth Social, have triggered urgent discussions across Europe, aimed at finding reasonable solutions to avoid economic escalation.
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