Trump threatens to widen tariffs with warning against EU
Feb 03, 2025
Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau are going to talk about trade. Trump put tariffs on Canada, so Trudeau put tariffs on American goods. People in Canada are boycotting American products in response. Trump also threatened Canada, saying they depend on US money. He even suggested making Canada the 51st state. USAid, a big aid distributor, might be shut down after Musk called it a criminal organization.
Some US government employees were locked out of their offices. Trump is also targeting renewable energy like wind and solar. He wants to drill for more oil and gas. In Europe, leaders are worried about Trump's trade tariffs. They want to stand up and negotiate with the US. Democratic senators want Robert F Kennedy to not handle vaccine matters if he gets confirmed.
Denmark says Greenland is not for sale, despite Trump's interest. The Department of Education put employees who attended diversity training on leave. The European market is worried about a trade war with the US. Leaders are meeting to discuss how to deal with Trump's tariffs. It's a tense time for trade between countries.