E.U. chief warns of further countermeasures against U.S. tariffs if negotiations fail
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The European Union is preparing further countermeasures against U.S. tariffs if negotiations fail, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. President Donald Trump had imposed 20% tariffs on the bloc on Wednesday. Speaking on a livestreamed broadcast, von der Leyen said that Trump’s move was a “major blow” to the world economy.
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Main Idea: The European Union says it is ready to add more countermeasures against U.S. tariffs if talks with the Trump administration do not lead to a deal.
Key Points:
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the U.S. tariffs are a major blow to the world economy.
- She warned that more tariffs could raise uncertainty, fuel protectionism, and hurt people around the world.
- The E.U. had already planned retaliatory duties on 26 billion euros worth of U.S. goods after earlier U.S. tariffs.
- The E.U.’s list includes steel and aluminum products, bourbon, farm goods, leather goods, and home appliances, with new duties expected in mid-April.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
EU countertariffs and US tariffs could raise prices for American households and squeeze small businesses that rely on imported parts or export sales.
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- European Commission President Ursula von der LeyenpersonPrimaryEvaluated
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Central actor preparing countermeasures and responding to the U.S. tariffs.
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Central country in the tariff dispute and the target of the EU’s threatened countermeasures.
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