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Trump threatens 'far larger' tariffs if EU and Canada unite to do 'economic harm' to the U.S. (www.cnbc.com)
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Trump threatened "far larger" tariffs on the EU and Canada if they unite to harm the U.S. after announcing a 25% tariff on foreign-made cars and parts, effective April 2 and May respectively.

The tariffs aim to boost U.S. car production but may inflate prices by $5k-$10k per vehicle, harming both U.S. and foreign automakers.

Canada condemned the move as a "direct attack," while the EU signaled potential retaliation.

Global markets reacted negatively, with car stocks dropping amid fears of escalating trade tensions.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

Every time he escalates you know you're on the right track.