A major escalation in trade tensions looms as the U.S. president warns of "very serious" tariffs targeting a key economic bloc if its proposed regulatory framework moves forward. The threat underscores deepening divisions over trade policies, with the U.S. positioning itself to retaliate against what it views as unfair market practices. Officials have framed the potential tariffs as a last-resort measure to protect domestic industries amid growing frustration over the bloc’s approach. Businesses and economists are now bracing for possible disruptions to global supply chains if the dispute hardens into full-scale trade barriers.
US president threatens to impose ‘very serious’ tariffs on the bloc if the measure is approved
