European Union: Expresses regret over the U.S. imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, and will "respond firmly" to the tariffs

The European Union expressed regret over the United States' imposition of tariffs and warned that it would "respond firmly" to any unfair tariff measures. A spokesperson for the European Commission pointed out that tariffs would lead to economic disruption and inflation, harming the interests of all parties. The EU is committed to promoting economic growth through low tariffs and maintaining a rules-based trading system. U.S. President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on EU goods, and the EU has developed contingency plans to respond to a potential trade war