EU Urges Retaliation as Trump's Tariffs Threaten European Businesses

French Foreign Minister Barrot has called on the European Union to take action in response to U.S. President Trump's latest tariff declaration. In a statement, Barrot urged the EU to consider retaliatory measures to protect European businesses and jobs from the impact of the new tariffs.

The EU has been critical of Trump's trade policies, which have included the imposition of tariffs on a range of European goods, including steel and aluminum. The EU has previously retaliated with its own tariffs on U.S. goods, including motorcycles, whiskey, and jeans. However, the EU has also sought to maintain a dialogue with the U.S. to resolve the trade dispute.

Trump's latest tariff declaration has been met with concern by European leaders, who fear that the new tariffs will further damage transatlantic relations and harm European economies. The EU has warned that it will respond to any new tariffs with countermeasures, and has called on the U.S. to engage in constructive dialogue to resolve the trade dispute.

The EU has also expressed concern about the impact of the new tariffs on global trade and the rules-based international order. The EU has been a strong advocate of free trade and has sought to promote a multilateral approach to trade. The EU has also been critical of the U.S.'s use of national security as a justification for its tariffs, arguing that it undermines the rules-based international order.

The EU has been considering a range of options in response to the new tariffs, including retaliatory tariffs, legal challenges at the World Trade Organization, and diplomatic pressure on the U.S. to change its policies. The EU has also been working to strengthen its own trade relationships with other countries, including China and Japan, to reduce its dependence on the U.S. market.

The EU has been working to maintain a united front in response to the U.S. tariffs, with all 28 member states agreeing to support the EU's response. However, some EU member states, including Italy and Hungary, have expressed concerns about the EU's approach to the trade dispute, and have called for a more conciliatory approach to the U.S.

The EU has also been working to address the impact of the U.S. tariffs on European businesses and jobs. The EU has announced a range of measures to support European companies affected by the tariffs, including financial assistance and export credits. The EU