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President Trump criticized the European Union for being "tough" on the U.K. by granting it a 6-month extension to Brexit and alluded to imposing tariffs on the EU late Wednesday.

Trump accuses EU of being "brutal" on Brexit and trade

"It all comes back to bite you!" he warns.

President Trump criticized the EU for its treatment of Britain

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Trump accuses EU of being "brutal" on Brexit and trade

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