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.
Amid rising U.S. protectionism, both India and China are facing economic pressures that could create opportunities for cooperation.
As the United States imposes sweeping tariffs on 14 countries, this unilateral move threatens global economic stability.
The new unilateral U.S. tariff measures are weakening developing economies, undermining the fairness of global trade.
In response to U.S. tariffs, France is pursuing a strategic approach combining European cooperation, and a pivot toward Asia.
President-elected Trump’s proposal to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations reflects a strategy of coercion that risks destabilizing markets.
To achieve climate goals, nations should cooperate. Creating trade barriers on green tech is not a solution.
