Trump news at a glance: Trump shocks EU and Mexico with tariffs as he gives Ice agents ‘total authorization’ to protect themselves

US president threatens further tariffs if Europe retaliates, and tells federal immigration agents they can use whatever means' necessary - key US politics stories from Saturday 12 July 2025

Donald Trump has said he will impose tariffs of 30% on the European Union and Mexico from 1 August, threatening Europe that it would pay a price if it retaliated and telling Mexico it had not done enough to stop North America from turning into a Narco-Trafficking Playground".

If for any reason you decide to raise your Tariffs and retaliate, then, whatever the number you choose to raise them by, will be added onto the 30% that we charge," he wrote in a letter to the EU.