Reuters: Trump makes veiled WTO threat after EU warning on car tariffs
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned the World Trade Organization on Monday that “we’ll be doing something” if the United States is not treated properly, just hours after the European Union said that U.S. automotive tariffs would hurt its own vehicle industry and prompt retaliation.
Trump, speaking to reporters during a meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at the White House, said, “The WTO has treated the United States very, very badly and I hope they change their ways.”
His comments came after the Axios news website reported that Trump’s administration has drafted proposed legislation that would allow Trump to raise tariffs at will and negotiate special tariff rates with specific countries — two basic violations of WTO rules.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria war: 270,000 displaced by fighting in south-west.
Syria government takes most of Deraa in two-week offensive.
Jordan army begins delivering aid to Syrians stranded near border. Jordan to hold talks with Russia over Syria's Deraa province.
Iraq builds fence along Syria border to block ISIL fighters.
UAE announces pause in Hudaida offensive.
Iran president in Europe to rally support for nuclear deal.
Water shortage, pollution spark fresh protests in Iran's Abadan. Iranian protesters clash with police for a second night.
Iranian commander accuses Israel of stealing Iran's CLOUDS and causing a drought.
Israel law freezes funds for Palestinian attackers’ families.
ASIA
US envoy Pompeo to return to North Korea this week.
Twelve boys missing in flooded Thai cave found after nine days. Missing Thai boys found alive in caves.
Afghanistan: Suicide blast targets Sikhs, Hindus. Afghanistan blast: Sikhs among 19 dead in Jalalabad suicide attack.
UN's Guterres: Rohingya face 'unimaginable' atrocities.
India to introduce ICBM to strategic forces.
North Korean economic official visits Beijing.
Australia ends direct aid to Palestinian Authority.
Malaysia freezes 408 bank accounts as part of state fund probe.
AFRICA
Cameroon parliamentary elections postponed.
African Union creates migration body.
AU summit opens with call for actions on S Sudan conflict.
Libya oil exports grind to halt in political tussle.
South Sudan's warring sides accuse each other of attacks, 18 killed.
Somalia condemns mortar attack that left 5 dead in Mogadishu.
Malawi president hit by graft scandal.
DR Congo explores oil drilling allowed in wildlife parks.
EUROPE
Compromise reached in German government migration standoff.
German interior minister offers to quit amid migration row.
EU warns U.S. of boomerang effect if Trump imposes car levies.
UK's latest Brexit proposal is unrealistic, say EU officials.
EU opens legal case against Poland. Polish judges law: EU steps up row over retirement rule.
Couple charged with planning attack on 'cult-like' Iran group in France. Six held over attack plot on Iran opposition in France. Arrests in Europe over plot to attack Iran opposition rally.
Kremlin: 'Political resolve' has improved U.S.-Russia relations.
Russia pension: Protests over retirement age hikes.
AMERICAS
Trump says he has interviewed 4 candidates for high court.
Mexico's 'AMLO' offers migration cuts in Trump call. Trump, Mexico president-elect get off to 'great' start.
Mexico's Lopez Obrador commits to NAFTA after landslide win. Mexico’s victor pledges to ‘reach understanding’ with Trump.
Largest U.S. business group attacks Trump on tariffs.
Trump taunts Democrats over calls to abolish Ice: 'They'll never win another election'.
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Canada retaliatory tariffs on US goods come into force.
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