The EU responds to US tariffs: strive to reach an agreement before August 1 and will take all necessary measures to safeguard EU interests

Odaily News European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: Imposing a 30% tariff on EU exports will disrupt critical transatlantic supply chains. Few economies in the world can match the EU in terms of openness and compliance with fair trade principles. The EU has always prioritized reaching a negotiated solution with the United States. We remain ready to continue working towards reaching an agreement before August 1, and we will take all necessary measures to safeguard EU interests, including taking corresponding countermeasures when necessary. (Jinshi)