The EU claims that the US imposition of a 30% tariff harms the interests of both sides and will take countermeasures if necessary

BlockBeats news: On July 13, 12 local time, the President of the European Commission von der Leyen issued a statement. The EU took note of the letter from President Trump of the United States, which outlined the revised tariff rate and the new timetable. The statement states that imposing a 30% tariff on EU exports by the United States will disrupt important supply chains on both sides of the Atlantic and harm the interests of businesses, consumers, and patients on both sides. On a global scale, few economies can match the openness and adherence to fair trade rules of the European Union. The EU has always been committed to resolving its differences with the United States through negotiations. The EU is still prepared to continue working towards reaching an agreement before August 1st. At the same time, all necessary measures will be taken to safeguard the interests of the EU, including taking proportionate countermeasures when necessary. At the same time, the EU will continue to deepen its global partnership, firmly based on rules based international trade principles. (CCTV)