European Union waits for Trump tariff letter

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The European Union drew up countermeasures against United States tariffs but has not imposed them. (AP PHOTO) The European Union drew up countermeasures against United States tariffs but has not imposed them. (AP PHOTO) Credit: AAP The European Union is bracing for a possible letter from US President Donald Trump outlining planned duties on his country's largest trade and investment partner. The EU initially hoped to strike a comprehensive trade agreement, including zero-for-zero tariffs on industrial goods, but months of difficult talks have led to the realisation it will probably have to settle for an interim agreement and hope something...