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EU preparing 'further countermeasures' to protect its interest, von der Leyen says
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03/04/2025
EU preparing 'further countermeasures' to protect its interest, von der Leyen says
US President Donald Trump announced 20% tariffs on EU goods on Wednesday.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU is preparing for further
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countermeasures against the 20% tariff on European goods announced by US President Donald
00:13
Trump.
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We are prepared to respond. We are already finalising the first package of countermeasures
00:21
in response to tariffs on steel. And we are now preparing for further countermeasures
00:28
to protect our interests and our businesses if negotiations fail.
00:35
On Wednesday, the US President announced a minimum 10% tariff on all countries, with
00:41
the EU added to a list of 60 worst offenders, facing a higher tailored rate of 20%.
00:49
He also announced a 25% tariff on all automobiles made outside the US to be implemented with
00:56
immediate effect.
00:59
Sweden and Ireland have already issued statements saying they regret the additional tariffs,
01:05
which will come into force next Wednesday.
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However, Irish Deputy Leader Simon Harris urged the bloc to remain calm and measured
01:14
in its response.
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The statement this morning by European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen clearly sought
01:22
to reassure Europeans that the EU is ready to protect itself from Washington's decision
01:27
to impose tariffs.
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Speaking from Samarkand, Uzbekistan, where she will later attend the first ever EU Central
01:34
Asia Summit, von der Leyen said Europe has everything it needs to make it through this
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storm and is now preparing further measures.
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But she nonetheless made it clear that Europe wants a negotiated solution because it stands
01:47
for fair and rules-based trade, which will be one of the main messages in her talks with
01:52
Central Asian leaders today and tomorrow.
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Alice Taidi in Samarkand for Euronews.
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