The president’s threats to slap duties on goods imported from the European Union are part of a pattern of directing the harshest penalties at the United States’ closest allies.

President Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada could take effect next month, with consumers likely to see prices rise for several types of products if they move forward.

While Trump delayed the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, levies on China have taken effect and the trade war and economic uncertainty are taking a toll