US President Donald Trump has announced a recommendation for a 50% tariff on all goods imported from the EU, citing unproductive discussions. This marks an escalation in his trade war with the EU, which began with a proposed 20% tariff. Trump also threatened a 25% import tax on iPhones not made in the US. The tariffs aim to boost US manufacturing and address the trade deficit with the EU, which imports more to the US than it exports. The EU has not yet responded to the announcement. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)