Afghanistan, July 13 -- The European Union has warned it will impose proportional countermeasures if Trump enforces a 30% tariff on EU goods starting August 1.
The European Union has issued a strong warning that it will take "proportionate countermeasures" if the U.S. President Donald Trump proceeds with his plan to impose a 30% tariff on European goods starting August 1.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated on Saturday, July 12, that while the EU remains committed to reaching a trade agreement with the United States, it will not yield to "unilateral measures and economic coercion." She emphasized that the EU will take "all necessary steps to safeguard its interests," including retaliatory tariffs if needed.
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