Trade War: Europe, Tortured by Donald Trump, Seeks a Way Out

By Alain Guillemoles , European correspondent in Brussels
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European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen during the summit of heads of state and government of the European Union at the European Council in Brussels, July 26, 2025. MARTIN BERTRAND / Hans Lucas/AFP
By threatening them with 30% tariffs as of August 1st, Donald Trump is putting Europeans under pressure. Member states still hope to avoid a trade war by negotiating an agreement within two weeks. And they are now considering turning to other partners.
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