The EU and the US are stuck in a trade deadlock, with the deadline for a deal looming on July 9! Will Trump really impose new tariffs ranging from 10 to 70 percent, or will the status quo be extended? Negotiations are stalled, and Europe is bracing for the worst. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that about 100 countries could face reciprocal tariffs of 10 percent, while the Trump administration is already sending official notices about new tariffs taking effect on August 1. Australia, along with many other countries, faces a basic 10 percent tariff on exports to the US, with exemption talks ongoing but no guarantees. The EU has already given up hope of concluding a comprehensive trade deal before Trump’s deadline, and the US administration is ready to “pause” current tariffs only if an initial agreement is reached. This all sounds like a trade war nobody wants but everyone gets — with damaging consequences for the global economy. If you think this is just another boring diplomatic story, think again — tariffs up to 70 percent on products? That’s like being charged for every bite of your bread! Deadlines are ticking, stock markets are shaking, and talks are dragging on. Jump into the conversation — do you think Trump will really make a move, or will it all end in empty promises? Comment, laugh, or rage — but don’t stay silent!
Trump Tariffs and the EU: The Trade War Nobody Wants but Everyone Gets
