# Belgium

Type: country

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## Recent coverage (3 stories, network-wide)

### 10,650 Excess Deaths in June Heatwave: Health Systems Must Brace for Climate's New Normal
2026-07-13 04:10:25 · Sector: health · Sentiment: Strongly negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

EuroMOMO data reveals over 10,000 excess deaths—90% among elderly—during late-June’s heatwave. The spike, not linked to COVID-19, exposes vulnerabilities in health systems’ heat preparedness and chronic disease management.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/europe-heatwave-10650-excess-deaths-health-systems

### 100% tariff could spike European luxury goods prices, squeezing retailers and shoppers
2026-06-28 11:18:59 · Sector: retail · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 6

Retailers face a potential cost nightmare if Trump's 100% tariff on European imports takes effect. From French wine to Italian fashion, prices could double overnight, hitting consumer spending hard and upending inventory plans ahead of the holiday season.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/retail-100-tariff-european-goods-price-hikes

### 100% tariff threat could add $700+ burden as supply chains face EU trade shock
2026-06-28 11:16:49 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 6

President Trump's threat of a 100% tariff on European imports over digital services taxes risks immediate supply chain disruptions. Existing tariffs already cost households $700, and a new levy could spike logistics costs, forcing importers to rethink sourcing and inventory strategies.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/supply-100-tariff-threat-supply-chain-disruption

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