EU slams Trump tariffs, says will ‘respond firmly’ if targeted
The Hindu
EU condemns Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, warns of firm retaliation if targeted, emphasizes commitment to trade relationship.
The European Union on Sunday (February 2, 2025) blasted U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, and said the 27-nation bloc would hit back “firmly” if targeted.
Brussels had until now indicated it hoped to avoid a trade conflict with Mr. Trump through negotiation.
But on Friday (January 31, 2025) the U.S. leader doubled down by saying he “absolutely” planned to target the EU in future, as he slapped levies on his north American neighbours and China.
“The European Union regrets the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China,” said a spokesman for the European Commission.
“Tariffs create unnecessary economic disruption and drive inflation. They are hurtful to all sides.”
The spokesman said “the EU would respond firmly to any trading partner that unfairly or arbitrarily imposes tariffs on EU goods”.
“At this time, we are not aware of any additional tariffs being imposed on EU products,” he added.
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