A brewing tariff storm took an unexpected turn when Donald Trump abruptly postponed his planned trade tariffs for 90 days — sparing all countries except China. The surprise move injected relief into global markets and left European officials trying to decode Trump’s next steps.
In the latest episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton explores the implications of Trump’s sudden shift in trade policy. She’s joined by Josh Lipsky, senior director of the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center, and Doug Busvine, POLITICO’s agriculture and trade editor. Together, they examine whether this move signals a genuine pause in Trump’s ongoing trade war or simply represents a brief calm before the next escalation.
The discussion also touches on how Brussels might respond and considers the broader implications for the future of globalization and free trade.
Note: The situation remains dynamic, and all data was current as of the time of recording.












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