In a bold move reflecting his "America First" agenda, Trump warns that the EU must significantly increase their energy imports from the U.S. to avoid tariffs.
Trump Issues Strong Ultimatum to EU: Buy U.S. Energy or Face Tariffs
Trump Issues Strong Ultimatum to EU: Buy U.S. Energy or Face Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump demands European Union to address trade deficits by purchasing American oil and gas.
President-elect Donald Trump is taking a hard stance against the European Union, emphasizing that they must engage in large-scale purchases of U.S. oil and gas to rectify a substantial trade deficit. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump expressed, “I told the European Union that they must make up their tremendous deficit with the United States by the large scale purchase of our oil and gas. Otherwise, it is TARIFFS all the way!!!”
This warning follows recent threats Trump has issued to a range of countries, including a potential imposition of “100 percent” tariffs on BRICS nations—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, and China—seeking to undermine the U.S. dollar's global standing. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER,” Trump asserted in his message.
Additionally, Trump reiterated his intention to impose a hefty 25% tariff on all products imported from Mexico and Canada as part of his broader effort to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking at the U.S. borders. “On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States,” he declared.
These remarks underline a significant shift in international trade policy as Trump prepares to assume office, further signaling his commitment to an "America First" approach that promises to reshape the global economic landscape.
This warning follows recent threats Trump has issued to a range of countries, including a potential imposition of “100 percent” tariffs on BRICS nations—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, and China—seeking to undermine the U.S. dollar's global standing. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER,” Trump asserted in his message.
Additionally, Trump reiterated his intention to impose a hefty 25% tariff on all products imported from Mexico and Canada as part of his broader effort to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking at the U.S. borders. “On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States,” he declared.
These remarks underline a significant shift in international trade policy as Trump prepares to assume office, further signaling his commitment to an "America First" approach that promises to reshape the global economic landscape.
