EU Vows Retaliation to New Trump Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

U.S. President Donald Trump increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25% in an effort to bolster American industries, potentially sparking a trade conflict. French Industry Minister Marc Ferracci emphasized the need for a united and resolute European response to the tariffs, cautioning against division among Europeans. European Union Chief Ursula von der Leyen pledged that the EU would retaliate with strong countermeasures to protect its economic interests. Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed that trade wars have negative consequences for all parties involved, hinting at a unified EU response if required.