Just past midnight, the Biden administration’s trade policies were swept aside as Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum came into effect, sparking immediate retaliation from the European Commission. The EU wasted no time in announcing its own countermeasures, vowing to match Trump's aggression with tariffs of its own. But make no mistake—this is just the first move in what promises to be a drawn-out and dangerous trade battle. Trump himself made his stance crystal clear from the White House: "I’m not happy with the EU." "We’ll win that financial battle." "Absolutely will put tariffs on cars." And that last point is where the real fight begins. Because steel and aluminum are just the appetizer—automobiles, industrial goods, and consumer products are…
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