EU Braces for U.S. Tariffs Amid Unfinished Deal—Is American Trade Strategy Losing Ground?

As the clock ticks toward an ominous Friday deadline, the European Union is bracing itself for the imposition of a 15% tariff on the majority of its exports to the United States. Yet, disturbingly, Washington and Brussels have not finalized a key text that would clarify how this arrangement will function—exposing shaky foundations in what should be firm America First trade policy. Why Are Crucial Details Still Missing with Tariffs Set to Kick In? Last weekend’s political handshake between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promised a tariff ceiling of 15% on roughly two-thirds of...