ECB Study Finds U.S. Tariffs Dampen Confidence in EU Export Sectors

The Occidental Star
Oct 19
1 min read

A European Central Bank report concluded that recent U.S. tariff increases have eroded business confidence and raised job-security concerns among EU manufacturing workers.

The study found the impact concentrated in high-value export industries such as machinery and automotive parts.

While the direct economic effect remains moderate, officials said prolonged uncertainty could possibly discourage investment.

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