Economy

Donald Trump announces 30% tariff on goods from European Union

Move by US president will be seen as a major setback to hopes for EU-US tariff deal

US president Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at Lackland Air Force Base on Thursday to survey damage and meet with first responders and victims of last week's flash flooding in San Antonio, Texas. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
US president Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at Lackland Air Force Base on Thursday to survey damage and meet with first responders and victims of last week's flash flooding in San Antonio, Texas. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Jack Power
Sat Jul 12 2025 - 17:28 • 4 MIN READ

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Jack Power

Jack Power is acting Europe Correspondent of The Irish Times
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