Tariff backlash grows in Europe A declining view of the United States, fuelled by President Trump’s punitive tariffs, is prompting Europeans to begin avoiding U.S. products and services, says the European Central Bank Q. Are you willing to buy alternative brands to U.S.-made products due to trade tariffs?* Unwilling Willing 5% 95% Q. Of those who are willing, what is primary reason influencing your decision? Personal preference Lack of alternatives Price increase Other 9.4% 8.9% 38.1% 43.7% Figures may not add up to 100% due to rounding. *If tariffs were 5%-20% Sources: New York Times, European Central Bank Picture: White House © GRAPHIC NEWS