Donald Trump has called for European nations to impose 50% to 100% tariffs on China to counter Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This demand, which has become official US policy, aims to weaken China's influence over Russia. However, the EU has pushed back against this request, citing legal and political reasons, and highlighting the risks of retaliation from China. The EU's lack of consensus and the potential harm to its economy are significant barriers to implementing such tariffs. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)