The EU is gearing up to fight fire with as it prepares to slap retaliatory tariffs on $28 billion worth of U.S. goods—from everyday essentials like dental floss to luxuries like diamonds. The move comes after President Donald Trump announced sweeping import duties on EU metals, cars, and other goods last week, raising fears of a full-blown trade war .
EU countries will meet Monday in Luxembourg to finalize countermeasures, targeting U.S. products like wine, clothing, cereals, and even toilet paper. Diplomatic sources say the bloc aims to stay united, echoing a post-Brexit mantra: 'We’re stronger together.'
'This isn’t just about steel—it’s about survival,' one EU diplomat shared. Trump’s tariffs could hit 70% of EU exports to the U.S., crippling key industries like pharmaceuticals and tech. While Brussels still hopes for talks, officials warn they’re ready to 'hit back hard' if negotiations fail.
Meanwhile, Europe’s retaliatory list reads like a Game of Tariffs: vacuum cleaners, chewing gum, and wood all make the cut. Will Trump fold, or double down? Stay tuned.
as it prepares to slap retaliatory tariffs on $28 billion worth of U.S. goods—from everyday essentials like dental floss to luxuries like diamonds. The move comes after President Donald Trump announced sweeping import duties on EU metals, cars, and other goods last week, raising fears of a full-blown trade war 
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Diplomatic sources say the bloc aims to stay united, echoing a post-Brexit mantra: 'We’re stronger together.'
: vacuum cleaners, chewing gum, and wood all make the cut. Will Trump fold, or double down? Stay tuned.
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