Trump wants Europe to surrender to him: Donald Trump has presented the European Union with a massive dilemma as he continues his war on the world.
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Key FactsEU Delays Retaliation Against US Tariffs Until August
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- European Commission President von der Leyen announced a delay of any retaliatory actions against US tariffs until early August.
- US President Trump plans to impose 30% tariffs on most EU imports beginning August 1 to push for better trade deals.
- German Chancellor Merz commits to working closely with von der Leyen and Macron to find a solution protecting exports.
- The EU has prepared two retaliation packages totaling 93 billion euros but has yet to deploy the Anti-Coercion Instrument.
If a fair negotiated solution does not succeed, then we must take decisive countermeasures to protect jobs and companies in Europe.— Lars Klingbeil, German Finance Minister, spoke about the potential measures that could be taken if negotiations fail.
Trump intensifies trade war with 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico: (Reuters) -President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from ...
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Key FactsTrump Imposes 30% Tariffs on EU, Mexico Starting August
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
- President Trump announced 30% tariffs on goods from Mexico and the European Union effective August 1.
- This move follows weeks of unsuccessful negotiations with key trading partners.
- Trump accused Mexico of inadequate border control and cited the US trade deficit with the EU as a national security issue.
- The EU declared readiness to respond with proportional countermeasures while seeking to reach a deal by August 1.
We will take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests, including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures if required.— Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in a statement regarding the EU's response to the announced tariffs by the US.
US economy poised to slow as Trump's tariffs hit consumers: The US economy is expected to slow the rest of the year as tariffs take a bigger toll on consumers ...
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EU reaches agreement on free trade deal with Indonesia: After almost ten years of negotiations, the head of the EU announces a trade deal with Indonesia ...
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Euro slips after Trump threatens 30% tariffs on EU: The euro fell to a three-week low early on Monday while the Mexican peso also came under pressure after U.S ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/euro-eases-after-trump-threatens-30-tariffs-eu-2025-07-14/
EU ready to hit US with 21-bln-euro tariff list, Italy foreign minister says: The European Union has already prepared a list of tariffs worth 21 billion euros ...
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Gold prices scale three-week peak as Trump widens trade war: Gold prices touched a three-week high on Monday, supported by demand for safe-haven bullion after U ...
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Germany finance minister: EU must be ready to counter US tariff hike: Trump's tariff policy will result only in losers, Lars Klingbeil said.
reuters.com/markets/europe/eu-must-be-ready-decisive-action-over-us-tariff-hike-germany-finance-minister-2025-07-13/
Trump's tariffs: What's in effect and what could be in store?: U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target ...
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Singapore’s economy grows 4.3% in second quarter, beating expectations: The advance figure was higher than the 3.5% forecasted by economists polled by Reuters.
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Singapore economy grows 4.3% in second quarter, avoids technical recession, advance estimate shows
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China's exports pick up as Trump tariff deadline looms: Firms rushed out shipments to capitalise on a fragile tariff truce between Beijing and Washington ahead ...
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Beshear talks possibility of presidential run, Medicaid cuts, tariffs on 'Meet the Press'
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Key FactsBeshear Addresses 2028 Bid, Medicaid Cuts, Tariffs
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: courier-journal.com
- Governor Andy Beshear left open the possibility of running for president in 2028, intending to assess the decision over the next year.
- He criticized the recently passed 'Big Beautiful Bill' and predicted unexpected Democratic victories in upcoming elections.
- Beshear forecasted that 200,000 Kentuckians could lose Medicaid coverage and 35 rural hospitals might shut down due to the bill's changes.
- He condemned President Trump's tariff actions targeting Canada and Japan, emphasizing their significant investments in Kentucky's economy.
I will not leave a broken country to my kids or to anyone else's.— Gov. Andy Beshear stated on NBC's 'Meet the Press' on July 13 regarding the possibility of a presidential run.
Canadian musician Matthew Good cancels U.S. shows to protest Trump tariffs: Saying he has a deepening "disdain" for the Trump administration, singer Matthew Good ...
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Key FactsMatthew Good Cancels US Shows Over Tariff Dispute
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: globalnews.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: globalnews.ca
- Matthew Good canceled his US tour dates to protest tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
- Canada abandoned a digital services tax expected to generate about $2 billion annually to ease trade talks with the US.
- Good highlights increased visa expenses and suppression of dissenting views as additional reasons for his decision.
- He encourages fellow Canadian performers to join his stance while acknowledging their personal choices.
I can’t stand by and be quiet while our amazing country is bullied into walking away from billions in needed revenue.— Matthew Good, the Canadian musician, announced his U.S. tour cancellations to protest President Trump's tariffs.
OpinionMisunderstanding McKinley: Why the Gilded Age Tariff Model Won’t Work for Trump: The Gilded Age tariff model won’t work for Trump.
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The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1
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EU pauses trade retaliation against US after Trump’s 30% tariff threat: European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen calls for negotiated solution to ...
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As Trump turns his back on renewables, China is building the future: It's entirely appropriate that Albanese is meeting Xi again before he meets Trump for the ...
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EU delays retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in hopes of Aug. 1 trade deal: 'We have always been clear that we prefer a negotiated solution,' European Commission ...
globalnews.ca/news/11286837/eu-delays-retaliatory-tariffs-u-s-goods/
Macron promises billions more for French defense budget: The French president says the country will spend €64 billion on its military in 2027 in the current “age ...
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Key FactsMacron Unveils New Defense Policy Measures
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- President Macron highlights the urgent need for enhanced defense efforts amid a deteriorating global order.
- The announcement follows the French military chief’s statement that Russia views France as its primary European adversary.
- The proposed defense policies aim to bolster national security amidst escalating geopolitical tensions.
- Macron’s address traditionally occurs the evening before Bastille Day, directed towards the nation’s armed forces.
French wine and cheese makers say U.S. tariffs would hit hard: By Gus Trompiz and Ardee Napolitano
reuters.com/business/french-wine-cheese-makers-say-us-tariffs-would-hit-hard-2025-07-13/
China was the big disruptor in our region. Now the US is determined to take that title
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He's the Hooters-loving Australian now repping the US — Donald Trump has chosen Nick Adams, a former suburban Sydney councillor ... Show more
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A hard stance against President Trump’s tariffs could make the US suffer more than the EU economically, Hamburg Commercial Bank Chief Economist Cyrus de la ... Show more


A Europe-based banking analyst urged a tougher stance on President Trump's latest tariff threats for imports from Mexico and the EU


Wall St, EU futures slip as US trade policy bewilders: Wall Street and European share futures pulled Asian indices lower on Monday as the latest salvo of threats ...
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Private Credit Market Sees Opportunity Amid Donald Trump's Tariff Policies, Moody's Reports
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30 percent tariff against EU: New basic tariff does not apply to cars and steel, according to the White House
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Germany's Merz wants to use coming weeks to find solution to Trump tariff row: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday said he will work intensively with ...
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Trump's tariff policy: Is the US president following a plan after all?: US President Trump's customs and currency policies seem chaotic. But there is much to ...
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From tariffs to universities, Trump’s negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercion
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EU's von der Leyen warns of countermeasures if U.S. 30% tariffs go ahead: The EU is prepared to take the necessary steps to safeguard its interests if the U.S ...
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The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1
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How Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat Risks Deeper Damage to Europe’s Economy: Economists had already downgraded growth for the European Union, and the new duties ...
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Trade war: Three reasons for Trump's escalation in the tariff dispute: His threatening letters to trading partners are becoming more severe ...
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Wall Street expects glittering earnings despite trade war: UK chancellor delivers Mansion House speech, Fed issues Beige Book and China releases second-quarter ...
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Gonzales on whether Trump’s Mexico tariff will hurt Texas: ‘It may’ but I ‘support the president’
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Most Gulf stocks subdued as Trump steps up tariff threats: Gulf equities ended mixed on Sunday, with stocks drifting in a tight range during a quiet trading ...
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No US president has been invited for a second state visit.
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Mary Lovely, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, warned that the 30% tariffs threat by President Trump on imports from Mexico ... Show more


Mexico’s Sheinbaum says trade deal with US still possible as Trump threatens 30% tariffs
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Punitive tariffs of 30 percent: Trump increases pressure on Mexico: Mexico is the USA's most important trading partner and the two economies are closely ...
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Tariffs are Trump's all-purpose weapon. But is his strategy really working?: Trump's constant U-turns annoy America's partner countries, with many questioning ...
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Dutch PM says announced US tariffs on EU goods are 'concerning': The U.S. announcement it will impose a 30% tariff on EU goods from August 1st is "concerning" ...
reuters.com/en/dutch-pm-says-announced-us-tariffs-eu-goods-are-concerning-2025-07-12/
Trump announces 30% tariff on goods from European Union: Measures to come into effect from the beginning of August, US president says on social media
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The deadly drug that’s complicating US-China trade: Since US President Donald Trump – just days into his second term – began imposing tariffs on China for its ...
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No new US tariff increase for NZ as Trump sends letters to trading partners: Prime Minister Christoper Luxon says New Zealand is well positioned and continues ...
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OpinionTrump's customs letter to the EU: dealing with Switzerland will show whether “Taco” has had its day
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Beshear blasts Trump tariffs: ‘It is chaos. It is increasing costs’: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) sharply criticized the administration’s sweeping tariffs ...
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Trump wants to force the EU into a miserable trade deal: The USA wants to get the EU to swallow a basic tariff of ten percent. Europeans seem to be ready for ...
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Under attack by Trump’s tariffs, Asian countries seek out better friends: But just as countries are working to diversify their bases, the region is still far ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/under-attack-by-trumps-tariffs-asian-countries-seek-out-better-friends
Advertisers flock to Fox seeking an ‘audience of one’ — Donald Trump : Political ads drive booming sales revenues at network on back of record audience numbers
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Myanmar junta thanks Trump after recognition in tariff letter: Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing endorsed Mr Trump’s claim that the 2020 US election was ...
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Key FactsMyanmar Junta Praises Trump After US Tariff Notice
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: straitstimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: straitstimes.com
- Myanmar’s military leader expressed gratitude for a letter from Donald Trump, marking the US’s first public recognition of the junta.
- Min Aung Hlaing echoed Trump’s unfounded claims of 2020 US election fraud and welcomed cuts to funding for independent Burmese media.
- The junta justified its 2021 coup by alleging election irregularities similar to those claimed in the US and requested tariff reductions to 10-20 percent.
- Reliance on China and Russia has increased as US sanctions maintain diplomatic distance from Myanmar’s military government.
Similar to the challenges you encountered during the 2020 election of the United States, Myanmar also experienced major electoral fraud and significant irregularities.— General Min Aung Hlaing referencing the 2020 US election fraud claims in a letter to Donald Trump.
Singapore’s economy continues to expand in Q2 despite US tariff uncertainty: Advance estimate
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Trump announces tariffs of 30 percent on EU goods: Donald Trump wants to impose 30 percent tariffs on goods from the EU starting August 1 ...
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From ambition to alignment: Why West Africa must become a global trade powerhouse
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White House’s Hassett says Trump’s latest tariffs ‘are real’ unless deals improve
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Australia and China: Trade flows and security tensions shape ties: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in Shanghai on Saturday for a six-day ...
reuters.com/world/china/australia-china-trade-flows-security-tensions-shape-ties-2025-07-13/

Senior German politician expects more talks in EU tariff dispute with Trump: A senior German politician said on Sunday the European Union and Washington could ...
reuters.com/business/senior-german-politician-expects-more-talks-eu-tariff-dispute-with-trump-2025-07-13/
Trump: 30 percent tariffs on EU products from August 1: From August 1, 30 percent tariffs will apply to the EU and Mexico. The EU is still hoping for an ...
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President Donald Trump announced the tariffs Saturday on two of the United States' biggest trade partners in letters posted to his social media account ... Show more
Trump pressures EU, Mexico with new plans for 30% tariffs
Trump pressures EU, Mexico with new plans for 30% tariffs
Europe should activate countermeasures against Trump tariffs, lawmaker says: A senior European lawmaker said on Saturday Brussels should react immediately with ...
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Trump announces 30% tariffs on Mexico, EU: The president announced the tariffs Saturday on two of the United States’ biggest trade partners in letters posted to ...
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Von der Leyen: Postpone counter-tariffs against the USA until early August: BRUSSELS There is still hope of an agreement, said the EU Commission President ...
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Trump announces 30 percent tariffs on EU products: US President Donald Trump is imposing 30 percent tariffs on imports from the EU from August 1 ...
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Aid groups: Infants are dying in Gaza because Israel impedes import of baby formula
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US President Trump: 30 percent tariffs on EU goods from August 1: US President Donald Trump has announced that he will impose 30 percent tariffs on goods from ...
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Trump Live Updates: Texas Floods, Jeffrey Epstein and Tariffs
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Trump's tariff announcement has Europe in turmoil: 30 percent US tariffs on European goods - the announcement from Washington has Europe in turmoil ...
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US recession risk declines as inflation cools and jobs rise, says WSJ survey: Economists have trimmed US recession odds and raised job growth forecasts amid ...
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Amid Tariff Chaos, U.S. Allies Try to Redraw the Trade Map: Facing growing chaos, the European Union and numerous other countries are seeking to forge a global ...
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"The big money": Trump's tariffs give the USA record revenues: US President Trump is waging an unprecedented tariff war on his international trading partners ...
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