France, Feb. 10 -- France and the European Union have condemned US President Donald Trump's new 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, vowing immediate retaliation and warning of escalating trade tensions.

In a move that sent shockwaves through global markets, US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Washington will impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

The decision has been met with swift and sharp reaction from Europe- particularly from France- which has taken the lead in advocating for a firm response.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot made it clear that the European Union would not stand idly by, warning that Europe would replicate any trade restrictions imposed on it by the United Stat...