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EU Scrambles to Avoid Trump’s 30% Tariff Deadline

EU Scrambles to Avoid Trump’s 30% Tariff Deadline

High-stakes trade talks between the European Union and the United States are entering a critical phase, with a looming Aug. 1 deadline set by President Trump, who’s threatening to impose a 30% tariff on most EU exports.

Despite ongoing negotiations and some hopes for compromise, no decisive breakthrough has been reached. Brussels is preparing countermeasures in case of a no-deal outcome, even signaling willingness to accept an imbalanced deal to avert a tariff wave.

The proposed U.S. levies could hit cars, steel, aluminum, and even pharmaceuticals—impacting roughly 70% of EU exports to the U.S. Business leaders are warning that prolonged uncertainty could stall investment and disrupt supply chains on both sides of the Atlantic.

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