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As Trump Sows Tariff Confusion, Rules of Global Commerce Give Way to Chaos

Blunt letters dictating terms posted to social media and changes late in negotiations have left trading partners wondering what President Trump will do next.

© Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

After President Trump unveiled tariff numbers at the White House in April, a rapid volley of negotiations began.

EU Seeks U.S. Trade Deal as Trump Tariff Threat Looms

The European Union is still hoping for a rough outline of a deal, even after President Trump talked about sending the bloc a letter outlining tariffs that would be imposed Aug. 1.

© Bart Biesemans/Reuters

European countries have been pushing for a trade deal with the United States.
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