The Brief

A frustrated President Donald Trump on Friday called for a "straight 50%" tariff on all imports from the European Union after complaining on social media that trade talks with the EU are "going nowhere."

That’s in addition to his Friday threat to impose a 25% tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in America .

What did Trump say about EU tariffs?

What they're saying:

"Our discussions with them are going nowhere!" Trump posted on Truth Social. "Therefore, I am recommending a straight 50% Tariff on the European Union, starting on June 1, 2025. There is no Tariff if the product is built or manufactured in the United States."

U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a "Make America Wealthy Again" trade announcement event in the Rose Garde

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