Donald Trump made threats of sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners a key part of his presidential campaign.

Summary

Donald Trump has demanded the European Union reduce its $131.3 billion U.S. trade deficit by purchasing more American oil and gas or face tariffs.

Trump’s comments, posted on Truth Social, come as the EU works to phase out Russian energy imports and diversify suppliers.

EU officials, while open to U.S. energy imports, criticized Trump’s approach as transactional, warning of potential retaliation.

Analysts highlight risks of tariffs to inflation and global trade. The EU plans to engage pragmatically but has prepared for heightened U.S. protectionism under Trump’s leadership.

  • atro_city
    24•19 hours ago

    I can’t wait for this dude to become president. It’s going to be amazing to see him bankrupt the US.

    • @ZronEnglish
      7•15 hours ago

      I’ve just accepted that no matter how much I try to save, or what kind of job I get, the economy will explode every ten years and I’ll get shafted.

      Who needs to retire anyway.