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EC denies Trump, warns of its 'options' to protect itself from new tariffs
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EC denies Trump, warns of its 'options' to protect itself from new tariffs

From ABC Color · (16m ago) Spanish Critical tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The European Commission refuted U.S. President Donald Trump's claims that the EU is not complying with their trade agreement.
  • The EU stated it is implementing its commitments and keeping the U.S. administration informed.
  • The EU warned it would explore "all options" to protect its interests if the U.S. proceeds with threatened tariff increases on European cars.

Brussels has firmly pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump's accusations that the European Union is failing to uphold its end of the negotiated trade pact. A spokesperson for the European Commission asserted that the EU is diligently implementing its commitments under the Joint Statement, maintaining consistent communication with the U.S. administration throughout the process. This rebuttal comes in the wake of Trump's latest threat to impose a 25% tariff on cars and trucks manufactured within the EU, scheduled to take effect imminently.

The EU is implementing its commitments of the Joint Statement in accordance with standard legislative practice, keeping the U.S. administration fully informed at all times.

โ€” European Commission SpokespersonRefuting Trump's claims about EU non-compliance with the trade agreement.

The EU's stance is clear: it remains committed to a predictable and mutually beneficial transatlantic relationship. However, the Commission issued a stern warning, stating that it will "keep all our options open to protect the interests of the EU" should the United States adopt measures that contravene the Joint Statement. This declaration signals a readiness to retaliate if faced with further protectionist actions from Washington.

We maintain close contact with our counterparts, while seeking clarity on the commitments of the United States.

โ€” European Commission SpokespersonIndicating ongoing dialogue and a need for clarification from the U.S.

Trump's assertion on his social media platform, Truth Social, claimed the EU "is not living up to our trade deal, which was fully เฎจเฎฟเฎฑเฏˆเฎตเฏ‡เฎฑเฏเฎฑเฎชเฏเฎชเฎŸเฏเฎŸ" (fully fulfilled), and announced the impending tariff hike. He reiterated a prior understanding that tariffs would be waived if vehicles were manufactured within the U.S. The legal basis for Trump's latest tariff threat remains unclear, especially after the Supreme Court invalidated many of his previous tariffs. The EU's response underscores the ongoing tensions and the delicate balance of the trade relationship between the two economic giants, with the bloc prepared to defend its interests robustly.

In the event that the United States adopts measures incompatible with the Joint Statement, we will keep all our options open to protect the interests of the EU.

โ€” European Commission SpokespersonWarning of potential EU retaliation against new U.S. tariffs.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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