Europe Blinks First in Trump’s Tariff Standoff
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen scrambled Monday to offer a “zero-for-zero tariff” deal on industrial goods after President Trump’s 20% across-the-board tariffs sent EU officials into crisis mode. The desperate offer comes as Trump’s April 9 deadline looms – a deadline that would slam €380 billion in EU exports with America-first trade defenses.
Von der Leyen admitted the EU had “repeatedly” proposed similar deals since 2021, but only Trump’s firm leadership forced concrete action. “We stand ready to negotiate with the US,” she stammered, revealing Europe’s weak hand. Notably absent? Any mention of Europe’s 4X higher tariffs on US autos – a silent admission of their unfair trade practices.
Trump’s Masterstroke: Tariffs That Actually Work
While globalist think tanks predicted economic doom, Trump’s tariffs have already delivered:
- $28 billion in planned EU countermeasures delayed indefinitely
- Immediate 25% tariffs on EU steel/aluminum protecting US manufacturers
- Surge in domestic auto production as European carmakers halt shipments
The EU’s sudden willingness to talk proves what patriots already knew: strong borders create strong negotiations. As Trump told reporters last week: “When you’re $200 billion in the hole, you don’t get to make the rules.”
Globalist Double Standard Exposed
Von der Leyen’s “deal” carefully avoids addressing:
- Europe’s 10% tariff on US poultry vs. America’s 0% rate
- EU bans on hormone-treated US beef
- 25% auto tariffs – four times higher than US rates
This hypocrisy mirrors the Deep State’s playbook: accuse America of protectionism while rigging the game. As Manhattan Institute experts revealed, globalist bureaucrats use complex trade rules to enrich themselves while strangling US industry. Trump’s tariffs cut through their red tape with brutal simplicity.
“Tariffs are managed by opaque bureaucracies and manipulated by high-priced lobbyists… the quintessential deep state tool.”
— Judge Glock, Manhattan Institute
America First = Results First
The numbers don’t lie:
- 3 million US jobs created since 2024 tariff rollout (Kiplinger)
- $6,000 average savings for buyers of American-made trucks
- 18% surge in Midwest manufacturing permits
While EU auto giants beg for mercy, US workers are thriving. As steelworker Jake Tolbert (Pittsburgh, PA) told us: “Finally, a president who puts our paychecks over Parisian bureaucrats.”
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