🌍 On Tuesday, April 1, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the European Union is prepared to take decisive countermeasures in response to potential US trade tariffs.
Source: “Espreso“
🗣️ Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, she emphasized that the EU’s primary goal remains finding a compromise through negotiations. However, the European Union is ready to act to protect its interests if the situation demands it.
💼 Von der Leyen stressed that the EU has a prepared action plan if necessary, though it does not seek to implement it. She assured that in the event of an escalation, the European Union will not stand aside and will respond with appropriate measures.
⚡ In this way, the EU is signaling its readiness to protect its citizens and businesses from possible economic restrictions by the US while maintaining its course toward a diplomatic resolution of the situation.
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