The European Union has condemned Donald Trump's major rates as 'a big blow to the world economy', with world leaders who go to defensively while digesting what the bombs measures will mean for world trade.
“There seems to be no order in the condition. No clear path through the complexity and chaos created when all US trading partners are affected, “said Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission.
In response to the rates of 20 percent on EU export to the United States, she said that Brussels “made a first package of countermeasures” and prepared to implement more.
The EU chef warned that the 'uncertainty' created by the dramatic movement of President Trump 'will spiral and cause the rise of further protectionism, “adding that” the consequences for millions of people around the world will be terrible. ”
She said that although it was “not too late to take care of negotiations,” the EU would not hesitate to get more “to protect our interests and our companies if negotiations fail.”
In the United Kingdom, Foreign Minister Jonathan Reynolds said that the government would remain 'calm and dedicated' to conclude a trade agreement with the US, which could help 'to mitigate a 10 percent rate to British exports.
However, he added: “We have a series of tools at our disposal and we will not hesitate to act.”
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, an old ally of Trump, criticized his series of rates around the EU input and insisted on a deal, in which a trade war would inevitably weaken the West. “
President Donald Trump announces rates yesterday in the rose garden of the White House
President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission said that Brussels had completed a first package of countermeasures “and prepared for the implementation of more
The British pound today rose by 0.7% to $ 1,3097 – the highest level since October last year
“The introduction by the US of rates towards the EU is a measure that I consider wrong and that does not fit either,” she said.
In the meantime, the Irish deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris warned that the EU should “respond if the US refuses to deal with, refuses to negotiate.”
Speaking with reporters outside the government buildings in Dublin, Harris said that the EU was ready to respond as a 'much larger economic trade block' than the US, and added: 'We can't just continue a little idiot.
“I think the approach that the president brought to the committee today is calm, is measured, in balance, it actually says:” We will respond if necessary, but we would rather talk. We are ready to respond. We are willing to respond, but we would rather talk and involve. '
The French President Macron, who has not responded publicly to the rates so far, will hold an emergency meeting with representatives of the sectors that are taken today by the tariff measures. “
In the meantime, the German car industry – which is heavily influenced by the measures – warned that the rates will 'only create losers'.
Berlin said that it supported the EU in his efforts to find a 'negotiated solution' with Washington through new rates, but also warned that the block was ready to hit back with 'a balanced, clear and determined reaction' if conversations fail.
German economy and vice -channel Robert Habeck warned that 'American tariff mania' could drag countries to a recession and cause enormous damage worldwide. With serious consequences for many people. '
“For consumers in the US, the day will not be a 'liberation day', but 'inflation day', 'he said, referring to the term that Trump used to describe the new tasks.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, an old ally of Trump, criticized his series of rates around the EU input and insisted on a deal in which a trade war warned, the West would inevitably weaken '
The German car – industry – which will be strongly influenced by the measures – warned that the rates will “only create losers”
With the largest economy in Europe, Germany is hit hard by the new rates, because it sells huge amounts of goods, from cars to medicines to the United States.
After Switzerland was hit by 31 percent rates, President Karin Keller-Sutter said the government would quickly decide on the next steps.
'The economic interests of the country are the priority. Respect for international law and free trade is fundamental, “she said.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk suggests countermeasures and the use of an EU flagoji, wrote on X: 'Friendship means partnership. Partnership means real and really mutual rates. Sufficient decisions are needed. '
Spanish economy Carlos Cuerpo said this morning that his government is ready to take action to protect the companies and consumers of the country against the consequences of the new rates announced by President Donald Trump of the United States.
The new rates are 'unfair and unjustified', he said in an interview with RNE RNE.
The EU would like to negotiate to avoid a trade war, but it should take revenge if there is no room for negotiation, said Cuerpo, who reflects its counterparts over the block.
