How EU plans to fight back if Trump returns with new trade rules
Brussels made special plans to counter possible new US import taxes. EU officials prepared a list of specific American goods for counter-tariffs‚ targeting key Republican-led states
The European Commission set-up a special-purpose group to handle possible trade problems with America‚ focusing on Donald Trumpʼs recent statements about new import fees (the ex-president wants to add 10-20% tax on foreign goods)
Brussels officials made a smart-move by picking specific US products that could face counter-tariffs; these items come from places where Republican congress-members might lose their seats in 2026. The list includes items like Kentucky-made bourbon and motor-bikes
To me‚ the most beautiful word in the dictionary is ʼtariffʼ
Ursula von der Leyen‚ who leads the EU Commission said that working as one gives the union lots of power. Meanwhile Emmanuel Macron pointed out that Trump will protect US interests so Europe needs to do the same thing
The trade numbers show why this matters: US-EU trade reached $1‚3 trillion about two years ago‚ and US is EUʼs biggest export market. There are also worries that Chinese products might flood European markets if Trump puts his promised 60% tax on Beijing goods
- Kentucky bourbon
- Motor-bikes
- Other products from Republican-led states
Simon Harris‚ Irelandʼs leader thinks Trump will understand its a two-way street - both sides need each other for jobs and business. The EU diplomat in Budapest said: “We dont want to have a trade war; but we cant be bullied“
