Slovakia Would Fall into Recession Without EU Funds, Analysis Shows

Slovakia's economy would slip into recession without the support of European Union funds, according to new economic analysis. The warning comes as the European economy faces mounting pressure from the ongoing energy crisis and potential new trade tensions with the United States. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he plans to increase tariffs on cars imported from the EU, claiming the bloc is not fulfilling trade agreements, though he provided no specific details about alleged violations. The threat of higher tariffs would particularly impact European automakers, a crucial sector for Slovakia's economy, potentially exacerbating the challenges facing the country's economic growth amid reduced EU funding flows.