US EditionEU calls for 'respect' after Trump threatens 50% tariffs
- On May 23, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a recommendation to impose a 50% tariff on European Union imports starting June 1, 2025.
- Trump's announcement followed stalled trade negotiations with the EU, as the US demands unilateral concessions to reduce its nearly €200 billion goods trade deficit.
- The tariffs threaten to escalate existing trade tensions, with Trump also proposing a 25% tariff on Apple iPhones not made in the US, triggering market declines and political pushback.
- European leaders emphasized negotiation and de-escalation while preparing countermeasures on €116 billion of US goods, with Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic stating the EU is “fully engaged” for a mutually beneficial deal.
- The situation risks economic disruption and higher prices for consumers, but some analysts view the 50% tariff threat as a negotiating tactic rather than a certain policy action.
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Will EU Ever Get 'Respect' From Trump in Trade Conflict? "We Must Hit Back Immediately, Thank You and Until Next Time"
The European Union should not harp on 'respect' now that US President Donald Trump is threatening import duties of 50 percent, but should immediately hit back and promise the US import duties of 50 percent as well. That is according to economics professor Koen Schoors (UGent). "We should do ourselves the honour, because he does not listen to 'respect'."
Customs Dispute: EU Trade Commissioner Calls for Trump's Respect Instead of Threats
The EU has reacted coolly to the escalation in the customs dispute with the US. Trade Commissioner Šefčovič aims for a compromise. However, the reaction of US President Trump gives little cause for confidence.
Why Trump Threatens Europe with 50% Tariffs: a Weak Dollar, a Maneuver to Finance Its Fiscal Policy and the Search for Political Concessions
US negotiators are not looking for a free trade agreement, but Europe's withdrawal from its alliance with China, the elimination of digital taxes and the deactivation of European standards on the technology sector Read
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