On the Foreign Scene,
The European Union (EU) on Sunday blasted United States President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, and said the 27-nation bloc would hit back “firmly” if targeted.
Brussels had until now indicated it hoped to avoid a trade conflict with Trump through negotiation.
However, on Friday the US leader doubled down by saying he “absolutely” planned to target the EU in future, as he slapped levies on his north American neighbours and China.
According to a spokesman for the European union, the union remained committed to low tariffs as a way to drive growth and economic stability within a strong, rules-based trading system.
He also reiterated the EU’s commitment to its trade and investment relationship with the United States.
