US: Trump confirms pause on Canada, Mexico tariffs DW 02/04/2025
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US President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction following conversations with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum regarding the pause on tariffs he had previously ordered. Meanwhile, EU leaders, meeting informally in Brussels, cautioned against the implications of US tariffs, which they believe could ignite a trade war detrimental to consumers across the Atlantic. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed the EU's readiness to respond decisively if the US imposes unfair levies, while advocating for dialogue to mitigate trade disputes.
EU leaders warned that US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on the EU risked sparking a trade war that would harm consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that the EU is prepared to respond firmly if targeted unfairly by the US, highlighting the importance of negotiation to avert trade tensions.
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