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"Assuming the full range of tariffs are implemented and there are no last minute opt-outs — a possibility that can’t be ignored given Trump's past reversals — the world is set for a full-scale trade war."

"US President Donald Trump has launched a global economic war without any allies."

"Trump's tariffs confirm the US has opened a trade war against NATO allies and Japan, South Korea and Australia."

"He [Trump] wants to go authoritarian and launch trade wars with everyone on earth."

"We're facing a global trade war that could send us [the US] into a recession."

"We are united in our belief that broad-based tariffs will impede economic growth, risk triggering a trade war, and inflicting long-term harm on the economy."

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Thursday structured trade cooperation with Asian countries, potentially creating an alternative to the World Trade Organization, focusing on closer cooperation with Trans-Pacific Partnership members.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Thursday structured trade cooperation with Asian countries, potentially creating an alternative to the World Trade Organization, focusing on closer cooperation with Trans-Pacific Partnership members.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz endorses the proposal to create alternatives to the WTO if the organization continues to be dysfunctional due to the US blockade initiated by President Trump in December 2019.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz endorses the proposal to create alternatives to the WTO if the organization continues to be dysfunctional due to the US blockade initiated by President Trump in December 2019.

Ursula von der Leyen suggested a redesign of the WTO, highlighting the need to learn from its shortcomings and support free trade with willing partners. She noted that the US wouldn’t automatically be welcomed back due to its previous exit from the organization.

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Ursula von der Leyen suggested a redesign of the WTO, highlighting the need to learn from its shortcomings and support free trade with willing partners. She noted that the US wouldn’t automatically be welcomed back due to its previous exit from the organization.

The proposal comes as EU leaders face a July 9 deadline to reach a trade agreement with President Trump, who has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on EU goods if no deal is reached. Currently, most EU goods face 10% US tariffs, with higher rates on steel, aluminum, and automobiles already in place.</span

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The proposal comes as EU leaders face a July 9 deadline to reach a trade agreement with President Trump, who has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on EU goods if no deal is reached. Currently, most EU goods face 10% US tariffs, with higher rates on steel, aluminum, and automobiles already in place.

European leaders remain divided on responding to Trump's trade demands, with Germany favoring a quick deal to avoid escalation while France insists on balanced terms. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that if the US maintains 10% tariffs, the bloc would need to respond equivalently, saying Europe should not appear naive or weak.

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European leaders remain divided on responding to Trump's trade demands, with Germany favoring a quick deal to avoid escalation while France insists on balanced terms. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that if the US maintains 10% tariffs, the bloc would need to respond equivalently, saying Europe should not appear naive or weak.

The WTO crisis has led to previous attempts at alternatives, including the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.improvethenews.org/story/2025/uk-joins-wto-alternative-dispute-system-risks-us-relations">which the UK joined yesterday.</a> However, this is unsatisfactory as major trade negotiations regarding fisheries subsidies and agricultural rules remain stalled.

The WTO crisis has led to previous attempts at alternatives, including the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement, which the UK joined yesterday. However, this is unsatisfactory as major trade negotiations regarding fisheries subsidies and agricultural rules remain stalled.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz endorsed the proposal, stating that if the WTO remains dysfunctional, those who believe in free trade must develop alternatives. The WTO has been effectively paralyzed since December 2019 when the US began blocking appointments to the Appellate Body, rendering the dispute settlement system non-functional.</span

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz endorsed the proposal, stating that if the WTO remains dysfunctional, those who believe in free trade must develop alternatives. The WTO has been effectively paralyzed since December 2019 when the US began blocking appointments to the Appellate Body, rendering the dispute settlement system non-functional.

Von der Leyen described the initiative as potentially redesigning the WTO while learning from its shortcomings, emphasizing that free trade based on rules remains achievable with willing partners. When asked about US involvement, she noted that Americans left the CPTPP at a certain point, suggesting the US would not automatically be invited to the new arrangement.</span

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Von der Leyen described the initiative as potentially redesigning the WTO while learning from its shortcomings, emphasizing that free trade based on rules remains achievable with willing partners. When asked about US involvement, she noted that Americans left the CPTPP at a certain point, suggesting the US would not automatically be invited to the new arrangement.

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European leaders remain divided on how to respond to Trump's trade demands, with Germany favoring a quick deal to avoid escalation while France insists on balanced terms. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that if the US maintains 10% tariffs, the bloc would need to respond equivalently, saying Europe should not appear naive or weak.</span

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European leaders remain divided on how to respond to Trump's trade demands, with Germany favoring a quick deal to avoid escalation while France insists on balanced terms. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that if the US maintains 10% tariffs, the bloc would need to respond equivalently, saying Europe should not appear naive or weak.

The WTO crisis has prompted previous attempts at alternatives, including the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement involving 57 members, though this covers only 57.6% of global trade. Major trade negotiations on fisheries subsidies and agricultural rules remain stalled due to entrenched positions from key members including the US, China, Japan, and the EU.</span

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The WTO crisis has prompted previous attempts at alternatives, including the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement involving 57 members, though this covers only 57.6% of global trade. Major trade negotiations on fisheries subsidies and agricultural rules remain stalled due to entrenched positions from key members including the US, China, Japan, and the EU.

This European scheme looks like a desperate attempt to gang up on America while we're trying to fix unfair trade deals. The EU has been taking advantage of the US for years with their trade surplus and barriers to American goods. Instead of working with Trump to create balanced agreements, they're plotting with Asia to isolate America from global trade decisions.

This European scheme looks like a desperate attempt to gang up on America while we're trying to fix unfair trade deals. The EU has been taking advantage of the US for years with their trade surplus and barriers to American goods. Instead of working with Trump to create balanced agreements, they're plotting with Asia to isolate America from global trade decisions.

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The EU's bold move to create an Asia-Pacific trade alliance shows real leadership in fixing the broken global trade system. With the WTO completely paralyzed by American obstruction since 2019, Europe is stepping up to build something that actually works. This isn't about excluding anyone - it's about proving that rules-based free trade is still possible when countries are serious about cooperation.

The EU's bold move to create an Asia-Pacific trade alliance shows real leadership in fixing the broken global trade system. With the WTO completely paralyzed by American obstruction since 2019, Europe is stepping up to build something that actually works. This isn't about excluding anyone - it's about proving that rules-based free trade is still possible when countries are serious about cooperation.

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