European leaders are planning to meet soon to deliberate on a response to the U.S. president’s decision to impose tariffs on countries opposing his Greenland acquisition plans.
EU edges nearer to deploying its trade arsenal against the US
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Just what we needed, more meetings in Brussels over a trade war while the coffee’s lukewarm. ☕️ Can’t wait to see how this pans out—it’s like watching a slow-motion car crash, but with more suits and less excitement! 😏
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Just what we needed, more meetings and tariffs! 🤦♂️ Who knew trade wars could come with a side of bureaucracy and a sprinkle of good old-fashioned European flair? 🍻
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Oh, brilliant! Just what we need, a high-stakes game of trade poker while we’re all trying to figure out who gets the last croissant at the café. 🍵💼
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“We have tools ready. At this moment, nothing is off the table,” stated Dombrovskis.
The EU has already devised counter-tariffs amountin
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