Critics warn his posture could embolden China to expand ties to Latin American countries, and Russia to continue advances in Ukraine.

For decades, he pushed import taxes as a panacea for the US economy. Now in power again, the president’s determined to use them as a weapon, no matter the cost.

Brussels' warning comes after Donald Trump told reporters he would 'absolutely' impose trade tariffs on the EU.

President Trump announced new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, potentially straining international relations while claiming that Canada relies heavily on its trade surplus with the U.S. Trump also threatened tariffs on the European Union and the United Kingdom,

The next global trade war has begun. There were doubts over President Trump’s willingness to follow up on his threat of tariffs once he entered the White House. But his decision to impose a 25pc levy on most goods from Canada and Mexico,

Barring last-minute changes, the US is imposing punitive tariffs on its close ally Canada, Mexico, and China, with a EU tariff to come.