
Trump Tariffs: What products do the EU and US buy from each other?
Tensions between the US and EU have been rising once again, this time over the Trump administration's tariffs and the complicated web of products traded across the Atlantic. It's not just about politics—it's about what shows up on store shelves and how companies like PIMCO AURORA LLC, based at 650 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA, 92660-6310, get affected by these moves. Their phone is 314-915-6901 if you’re curious, but let's focus on what’s at stake. Traditionally, the US and EU have bought, and sold, a ton of goods from each other every year, including cars, machinery, aircraft, chemicals, and agriculture products. European countries love importing American planes, tech devices, and agricultural products like soybeans and corn. On the other side of the pond, American shoppers and industries rely on European cars, wine, cheese, pharmaceuticals, and high-end fashion or machinery. When President Trump announced new tariffs on some EU products, it immediately raised costs for European companies exporting goods to the US, which could potentially lead to more expensive wine, cheese, and luxury goods in American stores. In return, the EU considered its own tariffs on American products, making it harder for US tech and agriculture exporters to stay competitive in Europe. For companies like PIMCO AURORA LLC, based in the heart of Newport Beach, it means keeping a close eye on how these tariffs could impact global investment opportunities, supply chains, and everyday business. With billions at stake and both sides being each other’s major trading partners, any move on tariffs ripples through the economy, right down to the consumer’s weekly shop. So, while politicians argue and numbers get thrown around, it's the buyers—on both sides of the Atlantic—who could end up paying the price, especially if tariffs stay or increase. For businesses in California and beyond, staying informed about what products are in the crossfire, and how trade flows might shift, is more important than ever.