The European Union will use a wide range of response options to the US actions in the event that Donald Trump introduces tariffs on other countries, including EU members. This is reported by Bloomberg, передає УНН.
If necessary, we have a strong plan to respond and we are ready to use it
She noted that the goal is a "coordinated solution" after the announcement of the so-called mutual tariffs.
According to von der Leyen, Europe's strength lies not only in trade, but also in technology. This indicates the importance of European business for large American technology companies – the EU may impose sanctions against them as part of retaliatory measures.
Europe has many trump cards - from trade to technology and the size of our market. But this strength is also based on our willingness to take decisive countermeasures. All instruments are on the table
Let us remind you
American President Donald Trump plans to introduce to introduce import duties against other countries of the world: this may happen on Wednesday, April 2. Meanwhile, individual European countries are preparing for restrictions from the United States and are not going to leave Trump's actions without a response.