The European Union is "preparing for further countermeasures, to protect our interests and our businesses if negotiations fail," Ursula von der Leyen said early on Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 20% tariffs on the EU on Wednesday.

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new 20% tariff on the European Union drew a sharp rebuke from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. View on euronews

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new 20% tariff on the European Union drew a sharp rebuke from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. She said it was a major blow to the world economy and the consequences “will be dire for millions of people.

E.U. chief says Europe is planning countermeasures to U.S. tariffs if talks fail:: April 3, 2025:: Samarkand, Uzbekistan:: Ursula von der Leyen, European commission president“President Trump's announcement of universal tariffs on the whole world,