Trump threatens 10% tariffs on eight NATO allies amid Greenland dispute

Trump threatens 10% tariffs on eight NATO allies amid Greenland dispute

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries starting February 1, tying the move to opposition over Greenland.

ECB Cuts Three Key Rates by 25 bps as Euro-Area Inflation Falls to 1.9%

ECB Cuts Three Key Rates by 25 bps as Euro-Area Inflation Falls to 1.9%

The ECB cut its key rates by 25 bps effective June 11 after lowering its 2025 inflation forecast to 2%, with core inflation near target and modest GDP growth expected, but also cautioned against rising tariff uncertainty.

G7 inflation mapped on one graph

G7 inflation mapped on one graph

In Japan, the only Asian economy in G7,  core inflation rose at its fastest annual pace in over two years, climbing to 3.5% in April, according to data released Friday. I mapped the inflation (with some caveats) to look at the overall inflation trend in G7 economies.

Chart: Who’s Hit by Trump’s ‘Discounted Reciprocal’ Tariffs?

Chart: Who’s Hit by Trump’s ‘Discounted Reciprocal’ Tariffs?

On Wednesday, April 2, or as President Trump calls it “Liberation Day”, America announced reciprocal tariffs by increasing US duties to match the tax rates charged by other countries on American imports. Here’s a list of countries facing reciprocal tariffs.