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Trump’s Tariffs: What Do They Mean for the EU?

Europe has options to either mitigate potential Trump tariffs, or perhaps even avoid them, say analysts.
Trump’s Tariffs: What Do They Mean for the EU?
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, North Carolina, on October 21, 2024. Win McNamee/Getty Images
Guy Birchall
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While experts are divided on how the European Union (EU) and its 27 members should handle the prospect of tariffs being imposed by President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, there is agreement that the continent will have to make adjustments politically and economically to avoid being left worse off.

Guy Birchall
Guy Birchall
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Guy Birchall is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories with a particular interest in freedom of expression and social issues.