{"id":2058,"date":"2025-08-05T13:58:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T13:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theinformantusa.com\/?p=2058"},"modified":"2025-08-05T13:58:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T13:58:17","slug":"trump-threatens-35-tariff-on-eu-over-investment-shortfalls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theinformantusa.com\/?p=2058","title":{"rendered":"TRUMP THREATENS 35% TARIFF ON EU OVER INVESTMENT SHORTFALLS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that the United States may impose a 35% tariff on European Union imports if the bloc fails to meet its investment commitments under recent trade talks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at a press event, Trump criticized EU member states for &#8220;dragging their feet&#8221; on promised investments in U.S. industries, particularly in energy and advanced manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey made promises, and if they don\u2019t deliver, we will act \u2014 35% tariffs are on the table,\u201d Trump said. \u201cThe American worker deserves fair treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EU has not yet issued an official response. 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