Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, expressed strong opposition to the US tariffs on European steel and aluminum, stating they are unjustified and will lead to a decisive EU response. The tariffs, set at 25%, are part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to protect American producers from global competition. Von der Leyen emphasized that such tariffs are harmful not only to the EU but also to the US economy, warning they increase costs for American consumers and businesses.
Unjustified tariffs on the EU will not go unanswered; they will trigger firm and proportionate countermeasures... We will protect our workers, businesses and consumers.
The imposition of tariffs would be unlawful and economically counterproductive given the deeply integrated production chains between the EU and US.
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