Facing Trump’s tariff war: A defensive blueprint for the EU

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Facing Trump’s tariff war: A defensive blueprint for the EU

Cover image: picture alliance / Newscom | Francis Chung Since his first term, Donald Trump’s narrative towards Europe has been shaped by the notion that Europeans have unfairly benefited from trade agreements with the US while freeriding on American security guarantees. After declaring “wins” in trade wars with Canada and Mexico, his trophy-seeking ambitions will soon turn to Europe. But what exactly the EU can expect on the trade front is anyth…