Following threats from President Trump to impose tariffs, EU leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, stress the need for a united front and potential retaliation if EU interests are threatened. Macron emphasized Europe's resolve as a global power to defend its commerce. While seeking cooperation, leaders like Germany's Olaf Scholz and Denmark's Mette Frederiksen acknowledged the necessity for a strong collective response. They express concern about the implications of a trade war, emphasizing the importance of the transatlantic relationship amid geopolitical challenges from Russia and China.
If our commercial interests are attacked, Europe, as a true power, will have to make itself respected and therefore react, said Emmanuel Macron.
There would be no winners in a trade war. Europe and the US need each other, said Kaja Kallas.
If the Trump administration imposed tough tariffs on Europe, we need a collective and robust response, stated Mette Frederiksen.
Trump said there was no specific timeline for European tariffs but it was going to be pretty soon.
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