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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Elaine Kurtenbach and David McHugh

Sweeping Trump tariffs shock global economy, drawing threats and calls for talks

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United States President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs on American imports shocked governments and investors around the world, swiftly spurring both threats of retaliation and calls for negotiation as industries scrambled and global stocks tumbled.

China accused the U.S. of “bullying” and the European Union promised “robust” countermeasures, with French officials suggesting taxes to hit U.S. tech giants.

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