"The European Union... has been very difficult to deal with," Trump said, adding: "Our discussions with them are going nowhere!"

Trump's surprise 50% EU tariff triggers $300M in crypto liquidations as Bitcoin and altcoins reel from renewed trade war fears.

The European Parliament voted on Thursday to impose very high tariffs on fertilisers and certain farm produce from Russia and its ally Belarus to prevent a potential threat to EU food security and limit Russian funds for its war against Ukraine.

Pottery Barn is one of many retailers focusing more on business outside the U.S. And it seems to be a strategy to offset the cost of tariffs, and the potential downshift in spending from American consumers.