EU Responds to US Tariffs: Aiming to Reach an Agreement by August 1 and Will Take All Necessary Measures to Safeguard EU Interests

Odaily Planet Daily News: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that imposing a 30% tariff on EU export products would disrupt critical transatlantic supply chains. Few economies worldwide can match the EU in terms of openness and adherence to fair trade principles. The EU has always prioritized reaching a negotiated solution with the United States. We remain ready to continue working towards an agreement before August 1, and we will take all necessary measures to safeguard EU interests, including implementing corresponding countermeasures if necessary. (Jin10)