EU Braces for Trump's 50% Surtax Threat: Countermeasures Ready

Brussels braces for potential 50% US surtax: EU prepares countermeasures. The European Union is prepared to respond firmly to Donald Trump's threat of a 50% surtax on EU goods, according to a recent BFMTV report from Brussels. The report features an interview with an expert who explains that the EU is approaching negotiations from a position of strength, ready to implement countermeasures if needed. 'For Brussels, it's crucial to defend its interests while keeping the possibility of negotiation open,' the expert explains. The automobile industry is expected to be significantly impacted, with potential tariffs potentially multiplying by five. The three-month truce appears broken, according to the report, leaving the coming days critical in determining the future of EU-US trade relations. The EU's stance is one of prepared negotiation, but with a clear indication that they will not hesitate to defend their interests.