The Globalist More Trump tariffs, ASEAN foreign ministers meet and the race for icebreakers in the Arctic
Jul 9, 2025
Jack Dickens, a journalist and historian, joins Rabbi Dov Lipman, a former Knesset member, to discuss pressing global issues. They explore the potential for an EU trade agreement with the Trump administration, focusing on tariff impacts. The conversation shifts to Israel's military conscription changes concerning ultra-Orthodox Jews. They also delve into the strategic race for icebreakers in the Arctic and the geopolitical tensions this entails, including the competition between the US, Canada, and Russia.
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EU Optimistic Despite Trump Tariffs
- The EU hopes to get a 10% baseline tariff deal with exceptions for sensitive sectors like aircraft or spirits.
- Trump’s preference for quick deals challenges the EU's usual patience and compromise approach to trade.
EU Unity Tested by German Tariff Push
- The EU faces difficulty maintaining unity as Germany seeks tariff exemptions but unanimous agreement is required.
- Trump’s personal dislike for the EU complicates negotiations beyond mere economic interests.
Trump Prefers UK Over EU Trade Deals
- Trump favors UK trade relations because of low trade deficits and personal affinity for the UK.
- The EU is unlikely to secure trade terms as favorable as those negotiated by the UK with the US.