EU calls Trump tariffs unjust, vows swift response
The European Commission said on Friday it would react "firmly and immediately" against tariff increases resulting from U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed "reciprocal" trade policy, which it labelled unjustified and a step in the wrong direction.
EU Commission vows to react firmly and immediately to Trump's tariffs
The European Union's executive branch on Friday vowed to “take firm and immediate action" against U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum. The European Commission said in a statement that Trump’s proposed “reciprocal” trade policy goes “in the wrong direction.
EU warns of immediate, firm response to Trump reciprocal tariffs
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during the Munich security conference Friday the European Union will respond if the United States imposes reciprocal tariffs.
Trump’s Tariffs Could Worsen Europe’s Economic Slowdown
The trade threats could reduce exports to the United States and dampen investment in Europe, dealing a blow to growth at a time when the continent is already facing a lackluster economy.
EU Takes Stock as Trump Threatens New Tariffs
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'Tariffs Are Taxes': EU Slams Trump's 'Reciprocal' Trade Policy, Vows Firm And Immediate Response
The European Union declared on Friday that it would respond "firmly and immediately" to any trade restrictions following US President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs that could impact both allies and rivals.
Trump's Reciprocal Tariff Policy 'a Step in the Wrong Direction,' EU Says -- Update
President Trump's plan to target countries with so-called reciprocal tariffs is "a step in the wrong direction," the European Commission said on Friday. The European Union's executive arm said the bloc has some of the lowest tariffs in the world and sees no justification for increased U.
EU Pledges Retaliatory Tariffs if Trump Moves on Metals
The European Union vowed a response to 25% tariffs President Donald Trump said the US will impose on steel and aluminum imports, escalating a potential trade dispute between transatlantic allies.
Trump puts trading partners on notice with plans for reciprocal tariffs
Following days of anticipation, President Donald Trump announced plans Thursday to raise tariffs to match taxes that trading partners charge for Americans.
EU open to tariff talks, but firm on own laws, says senior legislator
The European Union can negotiate on reciprocal tariffs with the United States but will not give up its right to regulate in areas such as taxation and digital platforms, the chair of the European Parliament's trade committee said on Friday.
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The EU’s strategy to counter Trump’s tariffs: An iron fist in a velvet glove
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But this is not where it will stop. The looming threat of blanket tariffs on the EU and the announced trade reciprocity ...