https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-new-trade-war-may-be-brewing-this-time-europe-is-taking-a-page-from-trump-s-playbookContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-new-trade-war-may-be-brewing-this-time-europe-is-taking-a-page-from-trump-s-playbookhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-new-trade-war-may-be-brewing-this-time-europe-is-taking-a-page-from-trump-s-playbook#u26382Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:21:02 +0000The US and EU have established a new trade framework to lower tariffs and strengthen economic ties. This follows threats from President Trump to impose 100% taxes on countries targeting US digital services. Recent talks between Ursula von der Leyen and Trump in Scotland helped avert a broader trade war.What's confirmed:The US and EU reached a trade agreement to reduce tariffs and increase exports.Ursula von der Leyen met with Trump at his Scottish golf resort.President Trump threatened a 100% tax on imports from countries that tax digital services from US companies.Still unconfirmed:A trade wa https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-new-trade-war-may-be-brewing-this-time-europe-is-taking-a-page-from-trump-s-playbookhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-new-trade-war-may-be-brewing-this-time-europe-is-taking-a-page-from-trump-s-playbook#u12709Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:31:55 +0000European leaders are addressing a growing trade imbalance with China. The EU plans to develop a diversification instrument and a new law to drive de-risking. Some member states are pushing for the adoption of tariffs and quotas similar to those used by the US.What's confirmed:China's goods trade surplus with the EU reached 360.6 billion euros in 2025.President von der Leyen is pursuing a diversification instrument and a diversification law to reduce reliance on China.EU leaders are seeking unity to address the trade imbalance with China.Still unconfirmed:Germany is backing a French push f