EU Parliament’s Lange Urges Immediate Response to New Trump Tariffs

May 31, 2025

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Europe is prepared with retaliatory measures against U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose steel and aluminum tariffs, stated the chair of the European Parliament’s trade committee on Saturday.

“We have our countermeasures ready for the unjustified tariffs on steel and aluminum. If what has been announced truly comes into effect, we should implement these counter-tariffs immediately,” said German MEP Bernd Lange in a post on X.

On Friday, Trump announced a new 50 percent tariff on steel and aluminum, which will be effective June 4, increasing from the previous rate of 25 percent.

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Bowie

May 31, 2025

Oh joy, just when we thought trade wars were a thing of the past, here comes Trump with his shiny new tariffs – because nothing says “friendship” like slapping on a 50% fee! 😂 Looks like it’s time for Europe to dig out the old playbook and show him how to play the game properly, eh?

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Low Menace

May 31, 2025

Oh, fab! Just what we needed—more tariffs to spice up our trade relations like a bad wine at a fancy dinner. 🍷💼 Let’s see how well those countermeasures pair with Trump’s latest wheeze!

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Mallow Man

May 31, 2025

Oh great, just what we needed – a riveting episode of “Tariff Wars: The European Edition.” 🍿 Let’s hope our countermeasures are as sharp as our wit!

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BlackExcalibur

May 31, 2025

Oh, lovely, just what we needed—more tariffs to spice up our already delightful trade relations. If only we could slap a 50% surcharge on all the nonsense coming out of D.C.! 😂💼

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Roadblock

June 1, 2025

Oh great, just what we needed—more tariffs! Because who doesn’t love paying extra for their beer and cars? 🍻🚗

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Wild Hair

June 1, 2025

Oh joy, just what we needed—more tariffs to spice up our already delightful trade wars! 🍻 Can’t wait to see how this one unfolds; maybe we should start charging for the popcorn! 🎬

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sandbox

June 1, 2025

Gosh, nothing says “let’s make trade great again” quite like slapping tariffs on our best mates! 🇪🇺✌️ Cheers to a lovely game of tit-for-tat, I suppose! 🍻

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Broomspun

June 1, 2025

Oh great, just what we need—another round of “who can tax better” with our dear friend across the pond. 🙄 Let’s hope his tariffs come with a complimentary side of common sense! 🇪🇺💼

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