The article, published in The New York Times, covers the aftermath of President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from the European Union, Canada, and Mexico. The EU and other affected countries have responded with tariffs of their own on US-made products, including dump trucks, motorcycles, and jeans. The EU’s tariffs specifically target Kentucky bourbon, hurting a longstanding American export. European officials have accused the Trump administration of prioritizing domestic US politics over multilateralism and global economic stability. The article reflects the ongoing escalation of trade tensions between the US and its major trading partners, underlining the risks of a trade war that could harm economies around the world. Tags: trade, tariffs, economics, global, international, politics, trump, america, eu, canada, mexico, multilateralism, stability, bourbon, protectionism, retaliation, jeffrey m. garten.
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