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The US-EU trade dispute has escalated with former President Trump’s abrupt announcement of a 50% tariff on EU goods, a move that threatens the €1.6 trillion transatlantic trade relationship. Trump’s claim that the EU was formed to exploit the US misrepresents its post-World War II origins in fostering peace. His stated goal is to boost US manufacturing, but analysts see frustration with the EU’s bureaucratic style and unclear US trade objectives, possibly targeting EU-China ties or agricultural standards. The EU, facing pressure on its €820 billion exports, has proposed €95 billion in countermeasures targeting US aircraft, cars, and tech giants, leveraging tools like the Anti-Coercion Instrument. Germany and the Netherlands face the greatest risks. The EU’s options include negotiation, targeted tariffs, or a full trade war, each with high stakes. A cohesive EU response could exploit Trump’s unpredictability, but internal divisions risk weakening its stance. The global economy watches as this dispute threatens daily trade flows and geopolitical stability. The outcome—a test of endurance—will determine whether the transatlantic partnership fractures or endures, with profound implications for international trade.

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