The EU responded almost immediately to the U.S. implementing tariffs on EU steel imports, further escalating a brewing trade war.

President Donald Trump imposed a sweeping 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States on Wednesday, as all eyes turn to Russia’s response after Ukraine accepted a 30-day ceasefire deal proposed by the U.

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