According to the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, ‘it’s not too late’ for negotiations, as the consequences of the decision will be serious for millions of people around the world
This Thursday (3), the president of the European Commission, He expressed his disapproval of Donald Trump’s rates announced, considering them a “hard blow to the world economy.” She stressed that It is ready to react to these measures, however, said that “it is not too late” for negotiations. “The universal tariffs announced by President Trump are a hard blow to the world economy. I deeply regret this decision,” the European Commission chairman Ursula von der Leyen said.
Von der Leyen also emphasized that tariffs represent an increase in protectionism, which can have serious consequences for millions of citizens. The president of the European Commission stressed that the EU cannot accept practices of overall production or “dumping” that affects its domestic market. Nevertheless, she believes that there is still room for negotiations and defended the transition from a confrontation scenario to a constructive dialogue.
Bernd Lange, chairman of the European Parliament Trade Commission, also spoke on tariffs, classifying them as “unjustified, illegal and disproportionate.” Lange’s criticism aligns with von der Leyen’s concern about the negative impacts these measures may have on the global economy and on countries between countries.
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Posted by Victor Oliveira
