European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič announced the initiation of negotiations with the US in response to the new tariffs. The EU is ready for dialogue, but will not sit idly by if it does not reach a fair agreement.
France proposes that the EU apply the "anti-coercion instrument" against the US for the first time if Trump uses tariffs to change the bloc's policy. The decision depends on the actions of the USA on April 2.
The European Union has postponed the introduction of tariffs on American goods in response to Trump's tariffs until mid-April 2025. This will allow time for negotiations and possible adjustments to the list of goods.