Trump, European Union and Tariff
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The president posted letters to his EU and Mexican counterparts on his Truth Social account on Saturday morning.
President Donald Trump unleashed his latest tariff ultimatums, declaring a 30% rate for Mexico and the European Union, as his trade agenda continues to keep allies off balance and inject uncertainty into global financial markets.
While Mexico was spared from Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" tariff rollout on April 2, the 30% rate for the E.U. is 10% higher than what the president said he would apply to America's largest trading partner in April.
Scavino and two other top officials sold Trump Media stock with a combined value of up to $10 million before tariffs news
U.S. trading partners trying to navigate the final weeks of negotiations before President Donald Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs hit are facing a leader who has made clear he’s lost patience
The dollar rose and Commerzbank said since Trump is announcing the tariffs in increments, the market seemed to be coping better than it did in April—when steep levies were unveiled at once.
Gold rose on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Canadian imports and broader tariff threats to other trading partners, but gains were capped by a stronger dollar amid mounting signs of turmoil in global trade landscape.