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EU Responds to Trump's Tariffs with Concerns and Unity

Published January 18, 2026, 08:01
EU Responds to Trump's Tariffs with Concerns and Unity

The European Union is responding to the new tariff policies announced by Donald Trump, which involve 10% tariffs on products from certain European countries. EU leadership warns that these tariffs will undermine transatlantic relations and lead to a dangerous escalation. The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, emphasized the importance of territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as the need for dialogue and cooperation. The EU expresses its solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland and is committed to defending its sovereignty.