The head of the European Commission with the “drastic consequences” of Trump's decision. Announces the answer

We finish the first package of remedies in response to the US duties to Stal, we will prepare another to protect our interests – announced on Thursday the chairwoman of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

President USA On Wednesday, Donald Trump signed a regulation on mutual duties on goods imported to the USA. The rates vary depending on the country. In the case of the European Union, they amount to 20 percent, while the United Kingdom is covered by a minimum rate of 10 percent.

“I know that many of you feel disappointed by our oldest ally,” said Ursula von der Leyen in response to the announcement by the US President Donald Trump for goods from around the world.

She estimated that “the consequences of duties will be drastic for the whole world.”

– We are finalizing the first package of remedies in response to (American – ed.) Customs duties – Ursula von der Leyen informed. She added that the EU “is preparing to introduce further remedies to protect our interests and our enterprises if the negotiations are unsuccessful.”

– We must prepare on the influence that it will inevitably have. Europe has everything it needs to survive a storm. We are this time – noted the chairwoman of the EC. “Unity is our strength,” she said.

She added that “it is not too late to solve problems through negotiations and the Dialogue is ready for trade trade, Marosz Boshczovicz.” – We will work on reducing barriers, not raising them – she noted.