Threatening Trade War: Trump's New Steel Customs Announcement: Too Much Provocation?

In the midst of the ongoing trade talks with the EU, the US President announces a doubling of steel and aluminium tariffs to 50 percent. For Europeans, a critical question is now being asked. The most important questions and answers.

In the midst of the ongoing trade talks with the EU, the US President announces a doubling of steel and aluminium tariffs to 50 percent. Europeans are now asking a critical question.

US President Donald Trump wants to strengthen the domestic steel industry. For this he once again relies on tariffs. Aluminium is also affected. The levies will also meet imports from Germany.

CNN’s commentary on CNN Portugal Diana Soller analyzes the reasons behind Donald Trump’s announcement of the increase in prices on steel by 25% to 50%.

Donald Trump's announcement "adds new uncertainty to the world economy" criticized the European Commission.

"Increasing tariffs also undermines the efforts currently underway to find a solution."