Eu opposes Trump’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on European goods

Agency. The European Union and its member states have expressed deep concern after US President Donald Trump proposed a 50 percent tariff on EU goods. they have warned that such pressure could have a negative impact on trade relations between the two sides.

President Trump on Friday accused TAG_OPEN_span_19 the European Union of taking undue advantage in trade and said on Social Media that a 50 percent tariff has been recommended with effect from June 1, 2025.

Trade talks between the two sides are currently inactive. The U TAG_OPEN_span_17.S. has been demanding openness to U.S. businesses in european markets, while the European Union has favored agreements based on mutual interests.

European Commission’TAG_OPEN_span_16 s Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic wrote on social media that the EUROPEAN Union is fully prepared to protect its interests.  “Trade between the two countries should be based on mutual respect, not threats and pressure,” he writes. We are making sincere efforts to reach a beneficial deal for both sides. ”

“We are going on TAG_OPEN_span_15 a visit to the United States very soon to remove some confusion about eu trade policy,” said Bernd Lange, chairman of the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee. Europe TAG_OPEN_span_14 is always ready if President Trump wants dialogue and cooperation. But if he only wants his will to be approved by us, that path will not be appropriate. ”

Ireland TAG_OPEN_span_13’s Prime Minister Michelle Martin called Trump’s announcement “deeply disappointing.” He warned that such a tax would seriously damage one of the world’s major trade relations and bring instability to the international market.

French TAG_OPEN_span_12 Minister of State for Foreign Trade Laurent Saint-Martin also commented that Trump’s warning would not help at this stage of negotiations. He made it clear that the EUROPEAN Union would not attempt to escalate the conflict and that appropriate retaliatory measures would be taken if necessary.

Germany’s Minister TAG_OPEN_span_11 for Finance and Energy, Kathrina Reich, said: “No one wins a dispute over customs taxes. Such a move would harm both the US and Europe alike. ”