EU ready to talk to US about tariffs but prepared to defend interests, says von der Leyen – video

The European Union is open to discussing import tariffs with the Trump administration, with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen stating that Brussels is prepared to implement countermeasures if needed. Short-dated yields in the Euro-area dropped to a two-and-a-half-year low amid concerns over the economic impact of US tariffs, prompting a sell-off in stocks and increased speculation of European Central Bank rate cuts. European markets suffered losses as President Trump suggested that tough measures were necessary, causing uncertainty and volatility in the region.

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