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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Lorne Cook

Higher US tariffs part of the price Europe was willing to pay for its security and arms for Ukraine

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France’s prime minister described it as a “dark day” for the European Union, a “submission” to U.S. tariff demands. Commentators said EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen’s handshake with President Donald Trump amounted to capitulation.

The trouble is, Europe depends mightily on the United States, and not just for trade.

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