US trade war: EU poised to "respond firmly"

3 feb. 2025
10:04
After the US imposed new trade tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, the EU is warning of countermeasures if President Trump makes good on his threat to expand similar trade measures to Europe.
Global trade tensions are escalating after President Trump slapped sweeping tariffs over the weekend on three of the US’s biggest trading partners—Canada, China, and Mexico.
The EU, which has the world's largest trade and investment ties with the US, is keeping a close watch on the situation.