Donald Trump has threatened to impose 17% tariffs on food and farm produce from Europe, which includes goods like Belgian chocolate and Irish butter. EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic received the warning from US officials, including commerce secretary Howard Lutnick. The EU remains optimistic about reaching a high-level political agreement despite the threat. EU spokesperson Olof Gill highlighted the priority for negotiated solutions, while the EU is prepared for potential retaliatory tariffs should negotiations fail. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen noted the difficulty of reaching a comprehensive deal in the limited timeframe.
Donald Trump threatened to impose 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe, impacting products like chocolate, butter, and olive oil.
The EU remains optimistic for a high-level political agreement, yet the US's aggressive negotiating stance signals a desire to extract favorable terms.
EU trade spokesperson Olof Gill emphasized a priority for a negotiated solution, detailing ongoing progress towards an agreement in principle amid talks.
The EU is prepared for a potential trade war, indicating readiness for retaliatory tariffs if Trump withdraws from negotiations.
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