Trump Seeks 20% Tariffs As EU Promises Trade War Retaliation

Reports indicate President Trump is pushing for steep 20% tariffs on most imports, sparking market jitters and causing stock futures to drop. In reaction, EU leaders have signaled readiness to impose countermeasures that could escalate into wider trade tensions, deepening global economic uncertainty.


6944 cnet.com / Tariffs Explained: Impacts for You as Major New Trump Tariffs Arrive Today

President Donald Trump has dubbed April 2, the day many of his major tariffs will take effect, "Liberation Day." Still, the reality of the situation will be a lot less grandiose for everyday people.

6829 techinasia.com / EU considers retaliation against US Big Tech over tariffs

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that "Europe holds a lot of cards," for retaliation.

6437 qz.com / 5 states where EU tariffs could be less painful

President Trump names April 2 "Liberation Day" to announce tariffs, with economists speculating the EU—and possibly India and Brazil—will face new trade measures.

6374 zerohedge.com / Repeating 2022?

The post warns of a potential market correction after failing the 200-DMA test. Although early data suggested a bottom with rising momentum and bullish signals, tariff news reversed gains. Earnings remain robust, but careful portfolio rebalancing and risk management are advised.

6370 qz.com / Trump's planned 'reciprocal' tariffs will take effect 'immediately,' White House says

President Donald Trump’s long-awaited reciprocal tariffs will be “effective immediately” after he announces them on Wednesday, according to the White House.Read more...

6176 axios.com / How Trump tariffs mirror 19th century trade wars

U.S. tariff history—from the 1800s to today—shows echoing economic harm: retaliatory tariffs, higher consumer prices, and industry pain. Despite past lessons, protectionism remains popular amid modern trade wars.

5925 zerohedge.com / Futures Slide After WaPo Report Trump Seeks 20% Tariffs On Most Imports

US equity futures dropped sharply after reports of potential 20% tariffs on most imports. Gold hit record highs as markets brace for Trump’s tariff announcement, amid rising uncertainty over trade policies and global economic risks.

5864 axios.com / EU vows it's ready to retaliate as Trump trade war looms

The EU, led by von der Leyen, is ready to counter U.S. tariffs with firm measures, warning they could trigger a trade war that spurs stagflation and hurts global economies. She emphasized negotiation and collaboration to protect prosperity despite severe trade issues.

5825 qz.com / Tesla, Nvidia, CoreWeave, Calvin Klein's parent PVH, XPeng: Stocks to watch

Stock futures fell premarket on Tuesday ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on Wednesday. Measures tied to the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and and the Dow Jones industrial average all signaled a slightly lower open as of 7:37 a.m.Read more...


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