Unpacking the Rationale Behind Donald Trump’s 50% Tariff on European Goods Entering the U.S.
What lies behind President Donald Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on European Union (EU) imports? It seems the answer isn't straightforward, leaving many speculating.
This unexpected policy shift emerged just as Washington was transitioning into a long Memorial Day weekend, catching traders off-guard. As the implications rolled out, financial markets on both sides of the Atlantic responded rapidly—though not with the panic we've seen in past tariff-induced downturns.
The recent tariffs on China escalated rapidly,…