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Experts at Bankrate have warned that the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs could ultimately be passed on to American consumers, unless importers or businesses absorb the costs
The EU-US trade deal includes zero tariffs on aircraft, a big win after months of uncertainty. But Trump's tariffs could still weaken travel demand.
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Trump Averts Trade War With EU: "15% Tariff Across The Board, All-Inclusive"
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President Trump finally agreed to a trade/tariff deal with the European Union this weekend at Trump's golf club in Turnberry, Scotland. "We are agreeing that the tariff straight across for automobiles and everything else will be a straight-across tariff of 15%,
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — The United States and the European Union agreed on Sunday to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods, staving off — at least for now — far higher import duties on both sides that might have sent shock waves through economies around the globe.
The EU, a group of countries with shared economic interests, exports about $2 trillion worth of goods to the U.S. The 27 countries had hoped for a lower tariff of 10%, similar to the deal Trump negotiated with the U.K. and well below the original threat of 30% tariffs, but most analysts expected something closer to 15%.
The Trump administration, known for its aggressive pro-crypto policy, already holds the most Bitcoin among all the countries — around 200,000 BTC. However, the administration has dropped no hint of using tariff revenue to acquire more crypto assets to add to its treasury.
Stocks were on track for another session of gains on Monday after President Donald Trump said he had struck a deal to set 15% tariffs on the European Union, reassuring investors after months of trade-based uncertainty.