Trump targets the EU with trade policies and tariffs, while his media holdings, including the WSJ, critique his policies.
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Updated Jul 25
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What happened
Trump targets the EU with trade policies and tariffs, while his media holdings, including the WSJ, critique his policies.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Rupert Murdoch is Maria Bartiromo's boss, and Trump reportedly considered Bartiromo for Vice President.Sub-event
- The Trump administration levies targeted products from specific US states, prompting a retaliatory response from the EU.Sub-event
Trump uses tariffs against the EU while his media empire critiques his policies.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Rupert Murdoch
Australian-American business magnate (born 1931)
Related events
- Tariffs imposed by Trump are currently affecting UK exporters, forcing the UK to negotiate with the US while the EU secures favorable trade deals.
- Trump's tariff deadline is reportedly pressuring European stock markets.
- Due to Trump's tariff policy, the EU bloc, including Portugal, is facing uncertainty regarding its exports to the US market.
- The Institute for Supply Management noted on August 8, 2025, that tariffs from the Trump administration were causing market volatility and hurting industry and consumers.
- The Trump administration is currently negotiating tariffs.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- alternet.orgWSJ tears into Trump over 'obsession' he can't quit despite major 'harm'