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What you need to know to understand the brewing trade war If you’re as flummoxed by what’s going on in global trade the past few weeks as most people, we get that. At EUobserver, we try to explain the chaos of the world through our news articles, analysis and investigations. So we put together a little overview of articles we’ve published on the topic to help cut through the noise. We hope it’s helpful. Trump trade war could trigger financial collapse, economists tell EU • Analysis Economists warned the European Parliament that Trump’s aggressive trade tariffs could spiral into broader financial and monetary conflict — urging the EU to prepare for a potential ‘trade armageddon.’ From tariffs to turmoil? Trump's self-sabotage if EU stays united • Opinion The US may have fired the first shot in this trade conflict, but its isolationist strategy risks backfiring. For the EU, the smartest response is not outright retaliation, but strategic unity and deeper global engagement — reserving its options if the situation escalates Will Trump volatility push Global South into 'stable' EU arms? • Analysis The new faultline in geopolitics will be between those who support the international rules-based order and those who do not. Šefčovič: US ties 'in a tough spot' as trade ministers mull EU response The EU is bracing itself for a lengthy trade tariff dispute with Washington, with the bloc’s trade commissioner warning that Donald Trump appears determined to “transform the global trading system, and they see the tariffs as corrective measures for many of the political goals.” Eggs won’t win the EU a trade war against the US • Analysis Amid escalating tariff threats, the US Department of Agriculture turned to the EU for egg imports. We crack open whether Europe can help — beyond the question of whether it should. What would it take for euro to dethrone king US dollar? • Analysis As Trump ramps up his trade war, two economists outline how Europe could finally turn the euro into a global currency. Africa counts the cost of the Trump tariffs Donald Trump’s decision to impose reciprocal tariffs on all countries on 2 April will effectively sink the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a law originally passed by George W. Bush’s administration in 2000, which gives more than 30 African states tariff and quota free trade access to the US. Your support matters. Become a supporting member

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