EU promises ‘firm and proportionate’ retaliation to Trump’s tariffs

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security have responded this morning to the U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel announced overnight, calling them unjustified and vowing that the EU will respond with “firm and proportionate countermeasures.” Translation? The EU is getting ready to hit…

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The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security have responded this morning to the U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel announced overnight, calling them unjustified and vowing that the EU will respond with “firm and proportionate countermeasures.” Translation? The EU is getting ready to hit back.

 But how will these tariffs impact Europe, and can the EU really strike back?

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