President says at first cabinet meeting that levies would be applied ‘generally’ and that more details would come soon

Summary

Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on the European Union, claiming the bloc was “formed to screw the United States.”

While details are pending, he suggested the levies would target cars and other imports. The EU, a major U.S. trading partner, has vowed immediate retaliation, with potential tariffs impacting $29.3 billion in exports.

French President Emmanuel Macron had attempted to dissuade Trump, urging focus on China instead.

Critics, including economists and conservative media, warn the tariffs could harm the U.S. economy.

    • @NatakuNoxEnglish
      1•18 hours ago

      2025 - 1776 = 249

      80 x 4 = 320

      Way closer than 80 years.

      • CruxifuxEnglish
        1•17 hours ago

        I said 80 plus years. US hegemony also didnt start really taking off until after WW2. Before that they mostly focused on native genocide and being horrible to the Mexicans.