Tariffs and the Price of Uncertainty for Europe
December 18, 2025
The 2025 EU–US tariff agreement, presented as a stabilizing compromise, has in practice weakened Europe’s export competitiveness.
The 2025 EU–US tariff agreement, presented as a stabilizing compromise, has in practice weakened Europe’s export competitiveness.
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