Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission, expressed the EU's dissatisfaction with US tariffs and stressed their readiness to retaliate. While advocating for negotiations, Von der Leyen confirmed that the EU would act from a position of strength and utilize all available instruments. She highlighted the negative effects of tariffs on inflation and American consumers, arguing for collaborative solutions to global trade issues. Her message aims to reassure Europeans of the bloc's commitment to protecting their interests against external pressures from the US administration.
Let me be clear: Europe did not start this confrontation, we think it is wrong. But my message to you today is that we have everything we need to protect our people and our prosperity.
Tariffs are taxes that will be paid by the people... Tariffs will just fuel inflation, exactly the opposite of what we want to achieve.
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