> From Europe it feels like massive tariffs on Chinese goods are a uniquely American phenomenon.
Where in Europe are you?
The EU is looking at enforcing a 50% tariff on Chinese EVs in the coming months [0][1]. A trade war has already unofficially started between China and the EU [2].
[0] - https://www.politico.eu/article/probe-into-chinese-subsidies...
[1] - https://www.ft.com/content/31575d29-1945-4a90-8640-04967e1d1...
[2] - https://www.politico.eu/article/china-beijing-market-eu-trad...