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ISSUE No. 225 09 APRIL 2025

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Transatlantic Trade Tensions: The EU Economy and Trump-Era Tariff Policies The impact of US tariffs on the EU energy market Trump-Era Tariffs and Their Impact on EU Migration Dynamics How Trump’s tariff can derail social security in the EU Targeted tariffs and tentative Talks: how the EU is reacting to Trump’s new trade policy Trump-Era Tariffs and Their Economic Fallout for the European Union EU Organic Awards 2025

EDITORIAL  Transatlantic Trade Tensions: The EU Economy and Trump-Era Tariff Policies On April 2, 2025—renamed by Trump as “Liberation Day”—the U.S. President announced a sweeping new general tariff of 20% on all imports from Europe, as part of a broader protectionist policy also targeting China, India, and Brazil (strangely excluding Russia). The announcement immediately rattled global markets, triggering sharp declines across major international stock exchanges. Ursula von der Leyen described the move as “brutal and unjustified,” emphasizing its negative impact on the European economy. Click here to read the article

ENERGY The impact of US tariffs on the EU energy market When it comes to tariffs and their potential economic impact, the energy sector is not the first to come to mind. However, as European Union countries have been hit hard by rising energy costs in recent years, particularly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, high energy bills remain a sensitive issue for governments and citizens across Europe. For this reason, one of the feared consequences of the imposition of US tariffs is a return to uncontrolled energy prices, with tangible effects on domestic and industrial consumption and a general backlash for the entire European economic system, especially for those countries that are already more vulnerable to such dynamics due to structural problems.  Click here to read the article

MIGRATION Trump-Era Tariffs and Their Impact on EU Migration Dynamics The ripple effects of Trump’s April 2 tariffs on European Union member states extend well beyond trade balances and inflation, revealing an emerging and underexplored dimension: their impact on migration. While these tariffs were not intended to disrupt labor flows, they are exacerbating labor market imbalances and geopolitical frictions that could significantly alter intra-EU and external migration patterns. The 20% universal tariff on EU goods—combined with existing auto tariffs and reciprocal EU measures—has triggered industrial contraction in key manufacturing economies, notably Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary.  Click here to read the article

EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL AFFAIRS How Trump’s tariff can derail social security in the EU The long-awaited tariffs, threatened for months by US President Donald Trump, have finally arrived, immediately putting the global economy and finance in difficulty. The impact of the measures decided by Trump ranges across different areas, calling into question the stability of the global trade system and the value chains created in recent decades.  Click here to read the article

FUTURE EUROPE Targeted tariffs and tentative Talks: how the EU is reacting to Trump’s new trade policy As the United States launches a new round of tariffs under President Donald Trump—this time hitting European goods with duties as high as 20–25%—the European Union finds itself walking a fine line between reacting firmly and keeping the door open to dialogue. In Luxembourg, EU Trade Ministers met to discuss the European response: clear countermeasures, yes, but also a strong focus on negotiation and maintaining good transatlantic relations.  Click here to read the article

ECONOMY Trump-Era Tariffs and Their Economic Fallout for the European Union  The Trump administration’s imposition of sweeping tariffs on European Union exports has caused a seismic shift in transatlantic trade dynamics, with far-reaching consequences for the EU economy. From industrial contraction and inflationary pressures to geopolitical realignments, these measures are straining Europe’s economic resilience and political cohesion.  Click here to read the article

FUNDING EU Organic Awards 2025  Opened on February 11, the application period for the 2025 EU Organic Production Award will remain open until April 27. As part of the Action Plan for the Development of Organic Production (March 2021), the Award, first launched in 2022, represents a non-financial recognition for the commitment and achievements of various stakeholders along the organic value chain.  Click here to read the article

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Editorial director:  Nicola Frau Chief editor: Nenad Stekić

Contributors: Margherita Genua Francesco Marino Nenad Stekic Cristina Ceccarelli

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