Levi levy: EU threatens 25% tax on iconic US brands

European Commissioner for Trade says Levi jeans, Harley Davidsons and bourbon whiskey could face tariffs

Donald Trump talks with Harley Davidson executives at the White House in 2017
Donald Trump talks with Harley Davidson executives at the White House in 2017
(Image credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

The EU has reiterated its threat to impose huge levies on American products if Donald Trump carries out his promise to increase trade tariffs on European steel and aluminium.

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