[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  LWS Financial Research [@lwsresearch](/creator/twitter/lwsresearch) on x 4488 followers Created: 2025-07-21 09:53:21 UTC 🇺🇸🇪🇺 U.S.–EU Trade Tensions Escalate as Trump Pushes for Higher Tariffs 📅 July 21, 2025 | 📰 The Wall Street Journal (via Reuters summary) 🔍 U.S. officials have informed the European Union that President Donald Trump plans to demand a minimum XX% baseline tariff on most EU imports, surprising negotiators who were ready to accept a XX% rate. ⸻ ⚠️ Rising Tensions and EU Reactions •The tougher U.S. stance prompted Germany to shift from a compromise approach and join France’s hardline position. •EU member states are urging the European Commission to prepare countermeasures, including: •New tariffs on U.S. goods •Digital service restrictions •Public procurement limits •Officials are considering invoking the EU’s “anti-coercion” instrument, enabling retaliatory action against economic pressure. ⸻ 💼 Negotiation Status & Deadline •Both sides still aim to reach a deal before August 1, Trump’s self-imposed deadline. •U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick remains optimistic. •However, European diplomats caution that “all options will hurt” if talks collapse. ⸻ 🌍 Broader Impact With over $X billion in daily trade between the U.S. and EU, the outcome of this dispute could significantly impact global trade flows and economic relations.  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [wall street](/topic/wall-street) [tariffs](/topic/tariffs) [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump) [Post Link](https://x.com/lwsresearch/status/1947233428644204673)
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🇺🇸🇪🇺 U.S.–EU Trade Tensions Escalate as Trump Pushes for Higher Tariffs
đź“… July 21, 2025 | đź“° The Wall Street Journal (via Reuters summary)
🔍 U.S. officials have informed the European Union that President Donald Trump plans to demand a minimum XX% baseline tariff on most EU imports, surprising negotiators who were ready to accept a XX% rate.
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⚠️ Rising Tensions and EU Reactions •The tougher U.S. stance prompted Germany to shift from a compromise approach and join France’s hardline position. •EU member states are urging the European Commission to prepare countermeasures, including: •New tariffs on U.S. goods •Digital service restrictions •Public procurement limits •Officials are considering invoking the EU’s “anti-coercion” instrument, enabling retaliatory action against economic pressure.
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💼 Negotiation Status & Deadline •Both sides still aim to reach a deal before August 1, Trump’s self-imposed deadline. •U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick remains optimistic. •However, European diplomats caution that “all options will hurt” if talks collapse.
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🌍 Broader Impact
With over $X billion in daily trade between the U.S. and EU, the outcome of this dispute could significantly impact global trade flows and economic relations.
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