Dow futures drop nearly 200 points after Trump slaps 30% tariff on Mexico and the EU: Live updates
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Trump's tariff threats are reckless negotiating tactics that will harm consumers on both sides of the Atlantic through higher prices and economic uncertainty. The 30% rate would disrupt global supply chains. It will also ultimately hurt American consumers through higher prices on everything from cars to pharmaceuticals. The EU and Mexico were already negotiating in good faith, and these sudden escalations destroy trust while risking a devastating trade war.
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