US EditionInside Trump’s 72-hour EU trade whiplash
- President Donald Trump surprised European officials by abruptly threatening to impose 50% tariffs on imports from the European Union starting June 1, 2025, effectively escalating tensions in ongoing trade disputes.
- The decision followed White House frustrations over slow trade talks with the EU, which top officials privately warned had become a major issue without explicit threats or new deadlines.
- US officials prepared to reject a recent EU term sheet aimed at easing tensions, reflecting doubts about the EU’s negotiation progress and its collective action challenges.
- Markets fell sharply after Trump’s Oval Office statement, fueling debate about whether his tariff threats are tactical or a firm intent, amid recognition that the reprieve period would end early.
- This triggered a six-week sprint for negotiators to reach a deal under Trump’s 90-day reciprocal tariff pause, with officials characterizing the EU as the toughest partner to resolve.
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Trump's former chief of staff says Ireland should ditch EU and make a deal with US
Donald Trump’s former chief of staff has said Ireland should have struck a trade deal with the White House, which no longer sees the European Union as a “viable, long-term, trustworthy” trading partner, writes Sarah McGuinness. In an interview with the Irish Daily Mail, Mick Mulvaney shone a light on deep frustrations in the US with the EU, citing what the Republican Party views as a lack of direction and silos within the bloc. Mr Mulvaney, who …
Trump's former chief says Ireland should throw its lot in with US instead of EU
Trump’s former chief of staff has said Ireland should have struck a trade deal with the White House, which no longer sees the European Union as a ‘viable, long-term, trustworthy’ trading partner. In an interview with Extra.ie, Mick Mulvaney shone a light on deep frustrations in the US with the EU, citing what the Republican Party views as a lack of direction and silos within the bloc. Mr Mulvaney, who was Trump’s right-hand man during his first …
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