The European Commission has announced a strong reaction to US President Donald Trump’s statement that he will soon impose 25% tariffs on imports from the European Union.
A Commission spokesman described the expected measures as unjustified barriers to free and fair trade.
The spokesman emphasized that the European Union is the largest free market in the world and has benefited the United States.
He added that the EU is ready to cooperate with the US in accordance with the rules, while also protecting its consumers and businesses.
The European Commission’s response comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Brussels over trade policies.
Trump’s announcement of the tariffs has been met with criticism from various quarters, with concerns that it could lead to a trade war between the two economic giants.