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Trump Lets USMCA Deadline Lapse as EU's 15% Tariff Takes Effect
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Summary
- The US declined to extend its USMCA trade pact with Canada and Mexico by a July 1, 2026 deadline, opening a process that could mean a renegotiated deal or a run of annual reviews.
- The same day, the EU's trade deal with the US took effect, applying a 15% tariff to most European imports after final EU approval in June.
- Trump also threatened 100% tariffs on countries with digital-services taxes hitting US firms and opened a Section 301 probe of Germany over drug pricing.
The question
Trump's aggressive tariff strategy is reshaping global trade on US terms.
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