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Larger-than-expected US tariff hikes will hit many countries hard - 03 Apr 2025

An overview of the US tariff hikes announced on 2 April and an assessment of their impact: The consequences will be significant for countries with strong ties to the US as well as for those facing steep tariff increases read more

Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs: A farcical repetition of the tragic trade policies of the 1930s - 03 Apr 2025

Trump’s latest global tariffs, announced on a self-proclaimed ‘Liberation Day’, will likely cause sharp short-term trade declines – and a significant surge in inflation for the US read more

How Trump’s new tariffs will impact the EU’s already struggling automotive industry - 01 Apr 2025

The newly announced US tariffs of 25% on automotive imports will have the greatest impact on the ‘EU’s manufacturing core’ – namely, the car industries in Germany, Austria and the Visegrád countries – as well as Mexico, Canada, South Korea and Japan. This represents yet another blow to the EU’s struggling automotive industry read more

Challenges and potential opportunities for the EU steel industry in the face of US tariffs - 27 Mar 2025

The European steel industry is under increasing pressure. Trump's new 25% tariffs are further undermining its competitiveness. The European Commission views this industry as vital for Europe’s defence and rearmament. Francesca Guadagno and Robert Stehrer on the current state of the industry, the potential consequences of US tariffs and the EU's retaliation read more

What is behind the US trade deficit? - 19 Mar 2025

President Trump uses the US trade deficit as a key argument to justify raising tariffs. The debate surrounding its causes is essential for understanding the broader elements of his agenda. Ultimately, Trump’s aim could be to restructure the global trade and financial systems read more

Trump’s trade conflicts will see no winners – and maybe even one unintended loser - 12 Mar 2025

Donald Trump is aggressively pursuing his “America First” policy by announcing various tariff increases – which are often later withdrawn or postponed, leading to significant uncertainty. On 12 March, tariffs on aluminium and steel derivative products enter into force. In any scenario, the greatest burden will be borne by the US itself read more

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