Denmark calls on EU to respond firmly to Trump’s new tariff threats
Speaking in remarks cited by reports, Marie Bjerre says, “I think we need to find some robust answers. And it needs to be a united response from Europe,” as she urges coordination among EU member states.
Her comments follow Trump’s warning that Washington may introduce an extra 10% levy on European products, in addition to the 15% tariffs announced last year. Bjerre characterizes the move as “deeply unfair” and “untenable.”
“We are on the edge of a new world order, where power has unfortunately become crucial, and we see a US with an enormously condescending rhetoric towards Europe,” she says.
The remarks come as criticism grows within the EU over a trade arrangement reached with Washington last summer. That agreement places 15% US duties on most European goods, while the bloc removes tariffs on US industrial products and some agricultural items.
The deal, negotiated by the European Commission president to prevent a wider trade confrontation, is partially in force but still awaits final endorsement from the European Parliament.
After Trump’s latest tariff warning, the largest political group in the parliament signals it may push to abandon the agreement.
“It was an incredibly hard deal for European countries to swallow because the 15% tariff was imposed unilaterally one way, and now there is a threat of another 10% on top,” Bjerre says.
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