ECB Blames Trump for Europe’s Financial Woes Sven R. Larson May 29, 2026 Neither tariffs nor the war in Iran can throw a wrench into Europe’s financial machinery like its home-grown problems can.
Trump Gives EU July 4 Deadline—Or Faces Tariff Shock TEC News May 8, 2026 The trade deal is agreed but stuck in the EU’s slow-moving, bureaucratic approval process
Von der Leyen: EU ‘Prepared for Every Scenario’ After Trump Threat TEC News / AFP May 5, 2026 Trump announced on Friday plans to raise tariffs on EU vehicles from 15% to 25%, accusing the EU of failing to honour a trade accord reached last year.
Trump Escalates Trade Tensions With 25% Tariff on EU Cars TEC News May 2, 2026 Washington accuses Brussels of breaching a trade deal and risking a renewed transatlantic trade conflict.
EU to Double Tariffs on Foreign Steel to Counter Chinese Imports TEC News / AFP April 14, 2026 Brussels trade chief says new 50% steel tariffs are vital for Europe’s strategic autonomy and industrial strength.
EU Warns of Strong Response if U.S. Breaches Tariff Deal TEC News / AFP March 12, 2026 New trade probes—outlined by the U.S. Trade Representative—cast uncertainty over the EU-U.S. tariff pact.
Who Controls Tariffs? Inside the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision Sven R. Larson February 24, 2026 Contrary to what seems to be the prevailing wisdom, this was not a universal knockdown of Trump’s use of tariffs.
EU Lawmakers Pause Key U.S. Trade Deal After Supreme Court Ruling TEC News / AFP February 24, 2026 Brussels officials demand clarity following Trump proposals of a new 15% global tariff.
Trump Calls His 15% Global Tariff a Temporary Measure TEC News February 22, 2026 White House says the new increased global tariff is only a temporary measure aimed at protecting the U.S. economy and accelerating trade negotiations.
Trump Imposes New 10% Tariff After Court Ruling TEC News / AFP February 21, 2026 The move follows a Supreme Court decision limiting the president’s use of emergency powers
