Brussels’ zero-for-zero tariff offer not enough, U.S. president says, but indicates he’s open to a deal if the bloc commits to closing the trade deficit in goods.

Summary

Trump has rejected the EU’s “zero-for-zero” tariff offer on cars and industrial goods, demanding instead that the bloc commit to purchasing $350 billion of American energy to offset the trade deficit.

Following his implementation of 20% tariffs on EU goods last week, which triggered significant market downturns, Trump indicated openness to negotiations while emphasizing his “America First” stance.

He also criticized EU product standards as “non-monetary barriers” designed to block American exports.

    • Skua@kbin.earth
      66·
      6 days ago

      Coordinate with China on this shit. The EU and China may have their differences, but they have a common goal here and together they substantially outweigh the US

      • Cryan24@lemmy.worldEnglish
        48·
        6 days ago

        I think there is a possibility for an EU, China, Canada plus others… agreement to smooth over the gap from loss of US trade.

        • TheRealLinga@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          18·
          6 days ago

          Maybe we are going to see a unification of the world over this! Everyone rallies together to fight the U.S. tariffs, and then there’s no more U.S.! World peace at last. Thanks Trump!

          • CircaVEnglish
            3·
            6 days ago

            Yeah!! I hope the rest of the world isolates and ices out the US from global trade. It can be done!!!

    • PlexSheep@infosec.pubEnglish
      5·
      6 days ago

      Or choose to ignore us American interlecutal property and start the second golden age of piracy