European Union trade ministers have condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 30% tariffs on the EU as "absolutely unacceptable" and unjustified. The ministers, meeting in Brussels, expressed strong opposition to the proposed tariffs and are currently studying a new set of countermeasures to respond to the U.S. move. Maros Sefcovic, the EU's trade commissioner, described the tariffs as unacceptable and is scheduled to travel to Washington for high-stakes negotiations with U.S. officials. The EU remains hopeful that a deal can be reached to avoid escalation of the trade dispute.
El comisario de Comercio de UE viaja a EEUU para negociar tras anuncio aranceles del 30% https://t.co/oN5zesaaJj
🇪🇺 EU TRADE CHIEF HEADS STRAIGHT TO D.C. AS TRUMP THREATENS 30% TARIFFS EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic is flying to Washington for high-stakes talks as Trump threatens to slap a 30% tariff on EU imports. The EU calls the move “unacceptable.” And it’s already drafted a https://t.co/PAOLOJc0Vw https://t.co/FTy0gu5gNd
The EU's top trade representative will hold showdown talks with US officials as fears grow over billions worth of goods set to be hit with tariffs by President Donald Trump. https://t.co/QrCbnsCLCo