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Trump says he will impose a 10% tariff on 8 European countries starting February 1 (europe.pub)
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"BREAKING: Trump says he will impose a 10% tariff on 8 European countries starting February 1; tariff rate will increase to 25% starting June 1 until deal for the "complete and total purchase" of Greenland is completed"

https://x.com/i/status/2012563178400391534

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[โ€“] Dequei@piefed.social 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I though UE is a block, It is not possible to set tariffs only for X countries.

[โ€“] notabot@piefed.social 8 points 2 months ago

It's the US setting tarrifs for importing into the US, so they can play by their own rules (or lack thereof). Basically trump wants to charge Americans more because some other countries' leaders hurt hus fee-fees.