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Donald Trump has said he will impose 25% tariffs on the EU "very soon" and claimed the bloc was "formed in order to screw the United States".

The US president made the remarks while holding his first cabinet meeting at the White House since his inauguration in January.

The world's richest man Elon Musk, who leads the US Department of Government Efficiency but is not a cabinet member, was among those present.

During his second term as president, Mr Trump has sparked fears of a global trade war by either imposing, or threatening to impose, high tariffs on both America's allies and geopolitical rivals.

Earlier this month the US government imposed 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on imports from China.

Beijing retaliated by imposing 10% duties on many US imports and 15% tariffs on coal and liquefied natural gas.

Meanwhile, the 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada were paused after agreements were reached on border security.

'They've taken advantage of us'

Asked whether he had made a decision about imposing tariffs on the European Union, Mr Trump said: "We have made a decision, we'll be announcing it very soon and it will be 25% generally speaking and that will be on cars and all other things

The European Union is a different case than Canada, a different kind of case, they've really taken advantage of us in a different way.

"They don't accept our cars, they don't accept essentially our farm products. They use all sorts of reasons why not, and we accept everything from them, and we have about a $300bn (£237bn) deficit with the European Union."

He added: "The European Union, it was formed in order to screw the United States.

"Let's be honest - the European Union was formed in order to screw the United States, that's the purpose of it, and they've done a good job of it, but now I'm president.

Asked what he will do if the EU retaliates, Mr Trump said: "They can't, I mean, they can try, but they can't."

He added: "They can retaliate, but it cannot be a successful retaliation, because we just go cold turkey, we don't buy anymore.

"If that happens, we win."

The threat of tariffs comes at a time of fragile relations between the US and Europe as the Trump istration appears to favour Moscow over Kyiv as it tries to bring about peace in Ukraine.

Mr Trump shocked European leaders last week by calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator with no elections".

Mr Zelenskyy accused the US president of living in a Russian-made "disinformation space".

Source: Skynews

The Bold and Courageous Leader.

The Modern day George Washington.

Carry de go Trump!
We de with you.

Tariffs here and there!

We are waiting for the end results of all these dramas 🤔

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Trump is going to nail the coffin of European countries.

Putin is a genius! He won the war and still had the US in his pocket.

Europe should just lay low if they still want NATO. Cos any attempt to provoke Trump will make him exit NATO and that’s Putin’s plan

Trump surviving sniper attacks does not necessarily mean he is the best man for the presidency

the trade wars coming no go funny for rich yet poor third world countries like ours. , and if you think it wouldn't, that the majority of us rely on fairly used products from these countries, higher tariffs will create an artificial scarcity because owners will hold on to goods they own already and services they render will be scares and expensive, (cars, machinery, medicare equipments, etc) will sell at a mad rate cause seller gats to afford another...

Trump sees himself as a PERPETUAL victim.
He's DESECRATING the global identity of the US and remaking it in his own image—a VICTIM.

He thinks everybody is out to get him.
Now he thinks EVERY country is out to get the USA.

He ALIENATES his allies and cozies up to dictators (Putin) and wannabe-dictators (Netanyahu).

He's on track to OBLITERATE the diplomatic powers of the US and the benefits that come with it.

He's pushing and pushing and leaders of other countries can only be pushed so much.

FOOLS call him the PeaceMaker.
Meanwhile, EVERY action he takes edges the world closer to a MAJOR conflict.

The markers are ALL there but his fanatical ers are too DUMB to see it.

1 TRILLION DOLLARS vanished from the US stock market.

The price of gold is soaring (it's the ultimate store of wealth in the event of war).

is gearing up to provide Nuclear Shield to the whole of EU.

UK is on track to INCREASE their defense budget.

The incoming Chancellor of is advocating for the EU to RAMP UP the production of weapons.

Even Canada is MULLING the idea of ing the EU.

ALL because FOOLISH Americans would rather have a CONVICTED FELON who's a pedophile and a rapist in the White House than have a black woman in there.

Racists and fools INFLICTED their buffoonery on the rest of the world.

NEVER FORGET!

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Trump is going to nail the coffin of European countries.

There would be a revolt in US before the end of the year.

Foolish old man! EU was formed for European unity and economy. This convicted felon is worst than Hitler!

Donald Trump and tarrif are like 5&6

Hmmm.

AImiron:


Source: Skynews

This guy will eventually alienate his allies and isolate the US, and this won't end well for the American economy.

Saga16:


There would be a revolt in US before the end of the year.

It has started already, even some Republicans are now on the edge.

Trump no get time for Africa.

Thunderfayamods:
Foolish old man! EU was formed for European unity and economy. This convicted felon is worst than Hitler!

Sorry, Trump is right on this one. THE EU WAS ACTUALLY FORMED TO SCREW THE U.S.

Trump is a clear sign that this is the real end time. Instead of you following global politics, you better follow Jesus Christ because this present global politics will surely lead to the end of this dispensation. Get ready for rapture.

Saga16:


There would be a revolt in US before the end of the year.

I agree with you. A big one is coming!

Righteousness2:
The Bold and Courageous Leader.

The Modern day George Washington.

Carry de go Trump!
We 're with you.

you sure say Trump normal? He's better more of action than talking, he should be doing what is in his mind than talking like mouth diarrhea

Like play like play, Trump is making himself chief comedian of the universe. Attracting ridicule and hatred to almighty America. What an unfortunate time to be an American.

Saga16:


There would be a revolt in US before the end of the year.

Stop watching CNN. They are brainwashing you with democrats propaganda.

Raco1010:


Sorry, Trump is right on this one. THE EU WAS ACTUALLY FORMED TO SCREW THE U.S.

Ok 👌...I don't argue irresponsibility.

COMRADES, the useless EU deserves the tarrif, please Mr Trump hit them hard

Righteousness2:
The Bold and Courageous Leader.

The Modern day George Washington.

Carry de go Trump!
We de with you.

On this one you be real ode

Righteousness2:
The Bold and Courageous Leader.

The Modern day George Washington.

Carry de go Trump!
We de with you.

You ignorant pea-brain.

Helpout12345:


Stop watching CNN. They are brainwashing you with democrats propaganda.

Do you live in the US?

Helpout12345:


Stop watching CNN. They are brainwashing you with democrats propaganda.

This one doesn't even understand anything.

DemonSlayer:


This guy will eventually alienate his allies and isolate the US, and this won't end well for the American economy.

why you dey cry in my mention

Raco1010:


Sorry, Trump is right on this one. THE EU WAS ACTUALLY FORMED TO SCREW THE U.S.

TikTok- To screw the US
Huawei- To screw the US
BYD- To screw the US
China’s African relations- To screw the US
China’s fast paced development- To screw the US.

Why does the US believe everything is about them?

One day, Innoson motors will be accused of trying to screw the US auto market.

Even united, they would not ˹dare˺ fight against you except ˹from˺ within fortified strongholds or from behind walls. Their malice for each other is intense: you think they are united, yet their hearts are divided. That is because they are a people with no ˹real˺ understanding.

It is can only be True Love

Haha! Mr 25%. Anybody do anyhow, collect 25