Despite a temporary freeze, most Trump-era tariffs on EU goods remain in place—stalling progress on a transatlantic trade reset.

The U.S. imposes a 104% tariff on Chinese imports as of April 9, 2025, escalating trade tensions and impacting global markets and economies.

Tariffs shake the auto industry, EU boosts defense, and Japan and South Korea navigate uncertainty amid shifting global trade and security dynamics.

Germany's industrial sector faces job cuts, economic struggles, and factory closures, yet innovation in EVs and tech offers a hopeful future.