EU leaders brace for Trump tariffs: How will they respond? | DW News

[@chuckloner]

Maybe the EU should move their American business to Canada and Mexico?

[@andersgustafsson8103]

Even China seems safer then US

[@PhilosopherKing-d4n]

Or even China？😂

[@TheTwangKings]

Absolutely. ASAP.

[@Kilo1992]

Yeah and US and Russia should form an alliance and let’s make this world even more confused lol

[@Yodaploks]

How about Russia? 🤣

[@evie1915]

We don't eat us food because it is poor quality.

[@TheTwangKings]

Good for you. Buy local food, it's always better quality.

[@juamu1132]

it's not even food.

[@windows10-k8h]

we mean?🤣

[@windows10-k8h]

Buy you are begging fighter jets, weapons ,planes from USA🤣

[@badabinbadaboom7338]

It's poisonous.

[@TheTwangKings]

EU should turn to Canada and Mexico for a new trade alliance. 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 🇪🇺

[@user-yg3vv3zp1l]

Yes please! We can call it the "Western World." Which rival group the USA is now auditioning to join is anybody's guess....

[@vivr670]

Or confuse them all... Go with BRICS hahaha😅

[@TheTwangKings]

@vivr670 No. Why join the losers association?

[@TheTwangKings]

@@user-yg3vv3zp1l It's not hard to imagine. USA is more likely to join BRICS than stick with the democratic alliances.

[@dondardha1993]

Nothing can replace US consumer market all the countries you mentioned,export.

[@gregorpettersson6617]

From april 1st 2025 all Americans visiting EU must be accompanied by an adult.

[@kevinl8440]

There are no adults in the EU. That is why the US has to provide the continent's security

[@dustintacohands1107]

Nice ok you don’t want to discuss trade just insult us ok enjoy tariffs you need them

[@InGODweTrust007]

😂

[@amanjhaxh8670]

🤣🤣🤣

[@fistus1976]

@@kevinl8440 Being "protected" by the US apparently involves being spied upon, being threatened, losing territory and then tariffed. Nah, thx. France's strategic nuclear arsenal will suffice.

[@UvstudioCaToronto]

We don't buy US cars and food because they suck. We buy your software and movies though.

[@tnnsboy18]

How would you know, you don't allow it in the EU?! Open up the doors and everything will be fine, is that too hard to comprehend?

[@ramzi0]

It's already open genius, the demand is however low as Europeans prefer European cars

[@berhanxo]

@@tnnsboy18 eu will never allow chlorine chicken and corn sirup cola in european markets. no thanks

[@widget0028]

Ikr wtf. Free market or what

[@mattweller]

@@ramzi0actually that is not true, cars are simply not sold due to import restrictions

[@luisdagobertoserrano8029]

I think Europe, Canada, and Mexico should stand together and don’t bend to Trump, we must say no to gunpoint negotiations.

[@XD-cr3du]

"They don't take our cars and they don't take our farm products" Then make better cars and farm products, good products sell themselves.

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

you do not allow their imports so this started the trade war

[@apistodiscus]

​@@thealternativecontrarian9936because it doesn't comply with EU safety and quality standards.

[@shaliu8386]

EU overproduced.

[@jasonmonge9969]

@@apistodiscus😂😂😂😂😂

[@ghsense2626]

So your Renaults and Volvos are good cars? German cars aint that good anymore either so what are you talking about?

[@drusmith6463]

soon, America alone, the queen of tariffs

[@dondardha1993]

US got $36 Trillion of Debt,just because of Unfair Trade Deficit. To us is an existensial issue. Get ready to be tariffed.

[@PBPV7]

The entire EU can supply each other with everything the US has to offer. Not a good plan.

[@ronaldlindeman6136]

In 1993, President Bill Clinton introduced a bill in Congress to increase taxes on the wealthy. The Republicans were all against it, the Republicans said it would destroy the economy, their arguments were almost that it would end civilization. The bill passed without any Republican votes. What happened? Because the budget deficit came down, interest rates came down because the Federal Reserve did not have to fight the extreme high budget deficits to keep inflation down. With a weaker dollar, companies could manufacture in the United States again. Net jobs created. President George H. W, Bush 2.6 million jobs gain Bill Clinton 23.3 million jobs gain George W. Bush 2.1 million jobs gain Barrack Obama 10.5 million jobs gain trump 2.8 million jobs LOST. fewer jobs than when trump came into the office of President. trump is a loser. (Covid, but why give trump a break) Joe Biden (3.5 years) 16.2 million jobs gain. President Bill Clinton raised taxes on the wealthy and had the greatest job gains of any President. George W. Bush and trump lowed taxes on the wealthy and had the worst job gains. That is the lede. It's about the Budget deficit that the United States has. Reduce interest rates by reducing the budget deficit. But trump doesn't want to tax rich people.

[@dayegilharno4988]

"They don't take our cars..." - I had a Chrysler "Voyager" once... Worst decision I ever made! How about NOT forcing every economy into a downwards spiral in regard to all standards, for a change...?

[@jancula9]

EU should cancel 10% import tax on US cars. Europeans won't buy them anyway.

[@goncaloaraujo6644]

​@@jancula9 if there were no import tax on that US cars they would be cheaper than normal europeans cars here in Portugal.

[@jamesjacobs3753]

@@goncaloaraujo6644Maybe European car manufacturers should make more affordable cars thrn

[@jacobrandall4891]

I have a chrysler 300 and it's nice lol

[@jamesharrison2374]

Having lived in Europe, the US cars are too big for the roads, and their gas mileage it terrible. Very few could pay the fuel for them, or pay the road tax.

[@honved1]

This man is grossly unfit for any position of authority.

[@mogon721]

Correction, this man is grossly unfit for *any* position.

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

yet he always has the right data and is taking a stand against unfair trading partners like the EU. So who is unfit?

[@izpodpolja]

@@mogon721 correction, he is simply grossly unfit

[@WIISTERIAAAAAAA]

​@@thealternativecontrarian9936he almost never has the right data.. he plays with words too.

[@honved1]

@ HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@lindaSmith6588]

Put counter tariffs on the US. The EU must stand strong against Trump and the Republican party!!!

[@TheLiberal-d3n]

Americans will be harmed themselves by the tariff. Trump will think 10 times before doing it on whole EU bloc.

[@tnnsboy18]

Lots of Liberals voted for Trump as well! Do you think we all like being screwed over? Buy our STUFF or expect some pain, enough is enough!

[@stiofain88]

​@@tnnsboy18 Yeah we're definitely not buying it now.

[@RaviSingh-iv2nw]

Lets be honest... Europe is dead... The production facilities are in China The defense industry is in America, and the raw materials are in Russia. Europe is hollow

[@TheTwangKings]

True, and ASAP!

[@Keyboard_Thoughts]

EU together strong!

[@PopularesVox]

Except when Hungary, Poland or Slovakia step out of line.😅

[@MDA-z2r]

Soon it will be the Everybody But America Union😅

[@DIYBill]

How’s that working out for you’ll

[@IanSby-kd4kw]

Quoting Trump tweets from a few years ago i see

[@bridamc3493]

With Canada, Mexico, Denmark, Greenland, Panama a, China, plus blue states in USA... Etc etc.. Sheesh.

[@cael1978]

As some already suggested: - Put 50% tariffs on anything we import from the US - Put a 1000% tariff on products produced by Trump's billionaire buddies, e.g. Tesla cars, as well as luxury items from the US red states, e.g. Bourbon, Whisky, etc. - Switch suppliers from US companies to european, UK, mexican, canadian or chinese companies

[@gaborrajnai6213]

We shouldnt tarriff American products, thats what Trump wants us to do, because that would invrease American manufacturing. We should tarriff their stockmarket, and debtbonds, if they dont have money, they cant build factories....

[@dondardha1993]

You dont even import Tesla cars😂 get ready to be tariffed. You will suffer more,because US is a giant consumer market for your exports

[@jjmmat133]

Maybe stop using youtube as well cause its US made

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

the EU started this trade war by increasing the barriers on importing US goods.

[@danquixote6072]

So, for example, a Macbook that costs $2000 now costs $3000. How does that benefit European consumers?

[@TheHiddenMarty]

"They don't take our cars, farm products, nothing" SKILL ISSUE, my guy!

[@janpetersson9310]

Tariffs aren't the real issue-reckless spending is. The US lives on debt, overspends, and barely saves. Maybe fix that first instead of blaming trade policies!

[@jamesn0va]

Yet it still has all the capital. Shows that the behaviour of poor people has no effect on the American economy.

[@CrusterfunkShenanigans]

this!! you are drawn from the womb by being showed a credit card over there it seems.

[@dondardha1993]

US got $36 Trillion of Debt,just because of Unfair Trade Deficit. To us is an existensial issue. Get ready to be tariffed.

[@janpetersson9310]

@@dondardha1993 Trade deficits don’t cause $36T in debt-overspending does. The government borrows money like there’s no tomorrow. Tariffs won’t fix that.

[@janpetersson9310]

@@jamesn0va Capital means nothing if it's built on endless debt. A system where spending outpaces income will collapse, no matter how much capital there is.

[@fintonmainz7845]

There needs to be a worldwide boycott of American goods and services

[@jackdoe3889]

Not possible, unless everyone stops using computers. Intel, Apple, AMD, nVidia, Microsoft, Google - all American. This is typical brinkmanship from Trump and he will be gone in 4 years. Possibly sooner when his actions start to really hurt his fan base.

[@Grannybigback]

FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. WE NEED YOUR HELP. NO MATTER WHERE ON THE GLOBE YOU LIVE, PLEASE BOYCOTT ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING "MADE IN USA "

[@WilliamStewart-m3g]

@@jackdoe3889 ye because no other country makes computers do they lol acer, Samsung, Toshiba etc undoubtedly America is a very powerful country but don't overplay it the world could easily live without it's products, it really needs to pipe and stop pissing the rest of the world off for it's own sake it's not as important as it believes itself to be.

[@vivabratislava]

At least dont use meta and buy tesla 😂

[@dreamer5234]

He is an atrocity.

[@John-jd8vx]

EU, please let Canada in.

[@ajkulac9895]

You must compete in Eurovision first 🤣

[@dreckman69]

I'd prefer to not have a long land border with the us

[@John-jd8vx]

@@ajkulac9895I guess we are out then 😄

[@fyhaskamdig]

You would be more than welcome if it was up to me. You have always been excellent civilized neighbours in the high north to Denmark and we share a lot of values. And we don't forget our real friends.

[@douglasmcginity3327]

Do you think they’re gonna pay for Canada’s defense the way America does? By all means save us that cost and go join Europe.

[@boilingwateronthestove]

It's time for the EU and non EU countries go to grow some and become less US dependant. The American administration doesn't see us as friends/allies. So it's time to look for new horizons. Recalibrate our relationship with China and other countries of the world.

[@Yodaploks]

What will,you do? Do more trade with China? 😂That supports Russia and Iran? 😂

[@Yodaploks]

Oh the irony hahah

[@VodeniZeka]

​@@Yodaploks why not, Russia, China and Iran are actually the US enemies not anybody else's

[@Rebel4life5009]

Not China. Def not China

[@John-jd8vx]

@@Yodaploks Yes

[@arnevanvliet1304]

Just make the best of it, and put a punitive tariff on Tesla. Great opportunity should not be lost.

[@dondardha1993]

They dont even import Tesla because of their "regulations". You see how unfair this is to Americans?

[@ryandannenhauer]

Tesla has a factory in Germany so the vehicles made there wouldn’t be subjected to a tariff just as the European car companies who make their cars in the US won’t be tariffed…at least not the cars made in those US factories

[@okman9684]

Trump picking up fight here and there

[@InGODweTrust007]

Trump is 100% correct

[@FreeSpace-v9f]

What is he hiding by distrating everybody and creating maximal disruption & chaos? Seems to be that he is preparing sth bigger...

[@abdiganiaden]

EU just wants to export and not import. Tariff coming

[@vkdrk]

@@abdiganiaden we import a lot

[@Yodaploks]

Trump just had enough of America's para,sitic allies, that's all

[@fettwein007]

Time to switch our suppliers to mexico and Canada lol. Im done with America changing their mind in ever more radical directions every 4 years.

[@TheHeretiCan]

that just means you will get double tariffed :D cuz they also get tariffs you know...

[@David-rl3uk]

This is the opportunity you have been waiting for! This is freer trade time with Canada and Mexico. A door is wide open now a door to diversification. A door to energy a door to year round fruits and vegetables. Freer trade with NA using the Euro...ate you brave enough to take it!

[@passerau]

Please build a strong tie with Mexico and Canada He is doing this for his buddy Vladimir

[@Rajdadaj]

I've never truly loved the EU, until now.

[@BingoPaletot]

Haha, you're just scared that a block of 460m people could stand up to your ambitions 😂

[@RaviSingh-iv2nw]

Lets be honest... Europe is dead... The production facilities are in China The defense industry is in America, and the raw materials are in Russia. Europe is hollow

[@RaviSingh-iv2nw]

Lets be honest... Europe is dead... The production facilities are in China The defense industry is in America, and the raw materials are in Russia. Europe is hollow

[@ciybersal3499]

USA economy is 28 trillion whole EU is around 20 trillion. Economic growth in USA is much higher and most importantly USA can print money without much cost. USA is more independent with large natural resources and English being global language. EU cannot compete alone with US when it comes to tarrifs

[@sportszone9159]

US can print money, you can't 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kevinl8440]

​@@ciybersal3499 Not too mention US has a military and Europe really doesn't

[@David-tr6xe]

Stop responding, start acting. All the problems we have ranging from the migration crisis to Trump tarrifs to Russia is all rooted in a lack of cooperation and coheasion.

[@peterstringa3350]

America doesn´t want to coorporate, it wants to rule in a dictatorial way.

[@eduardoribeiro383]

The EU standing together is stronger. We will "survive" 4 years of trump.

[@kevinl8440]

You can't survive 1 week let alone 4 years without the US protecting you

[@ilonkagluer7026]

Never standing together, that's is your biggest problem. ❤😢😅

[@pompom8315]

Just 4 years?

[@dantepr1566]

i don't think this will be a 4 years of problems. trump is just a beginning for a some phenomenon that will occupy american politics for a long time.

[@dantepr1566]

i just remember the republican canditate competition and his competition were somewhat worse than him, but just less popular

[@KittyVentura]

Yep,100% tariff on Tesla, ban X.. 🤔🤑👍

[@TNFVLOGS]

Devalue the dollar immediately

[@deanally91]

They sold their souls for G-side in Gaza and still get US tariffs 🤣

[@Parannadikkum.simon5]

If you want to HURT them stop using dollar.

[@CrusterfunkShenanigans]

I think the EU can do pretty much without US products tbh, For the US it is FAR from the same situation, ASML to name one to start.

[@vivr670]

Agree. ASML is such a crucial company the EU can leverage

[@replay7776]

There are several IS companies who have enough money to simply buy asml

[@tmr3109]

Go sell your chlorinated chicken to the Brits, they may want it.

[@TheSithTeacher]

LOL the US are friends 😂😂😂 It's all about money. Wake up Europe

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

how long has the EU had its trade barriers with the US? Friends?

[@altrfryd5859]

Tarrifs are actually very good. They are the best thing that have happend in a long time

[@CheekyBird888]

Whatever DJT is smoking, I want some lol. Must be some powerful shiat.

[@dondardha1993]

US got $36 Trillion of Debt,just because of Unfair Trade Deficit. To us is an existensial issue. Get ready to be tariffed.

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

how many years of high school do you have left?

[@CheekyBird888]

@ The US debt and trade deficit have nothing to do with each other! and its YOU the consumer who pay for those tariffs (hidden tax).

[@trax72]

The only atrocity here is Trump being in charge, and turning politics into a circus.

[@davidrobertson9271]

Block Boeings and chlorinated chickens; neither can fly!

[@lukeamato423]

Has he even seen his own face...thats an atrocity

[@sxz62]

Haha, what a hypocrat! " There is no winner in trade war", but you are waging a trade war against China.

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

do not let facts get in your way. Just know that the EU started the trade war a long time ago and Trump is imposing similar barriers on the EU that you have had on the US. Facts.

[@MD-qp8gj]

The USA is the weird kid eating lunch by himself at the school cafeteria!

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

that is the view of someone who cannot think deeper than one inch. The EU started the trade war a long time ago.

[@lawrencecheti5095]

8:53 the lesson should be to avoid trading with the US

[@bkassffs3052]

Still she is talking about China.

[@GPDuchess]

EU happily buys US weapons, though 😂 and that's the real issue isn't it

[@belonging9200]

On the other hand France and German gave developed some impressive weapons together.

[@Analog_Soul]

Who tf eats american farm products. Com'on man! 😂

[@Los21189]

japan and the united kingdom love it

[@Analog_Soul]

@Los21189 love it??? Not even us citizens say they love it 😅

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

many countries do. but don't let facts get in your way.

[@jacobrandall4891]

Cmon EU please tarrif trump back. As an american he is an embarrassment to us

[@Los21189]

keep coping for the next four years

[@ajkulac9895]

Don't worry, we will

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

He's the greatest president in the past hundred years

[@jamesharrison2374]

I don’t even like the junk that is called food here, it is no longer what I grew up with in the 60-70’s it has drastically changed. I was in good health my 16 years in Europe, and after a few short years back in the US, now a diabetic and having hypertension. It is from the food, and life here.

[@JABBA-r7i]

The UK should rejoin the EU and we should push for a Federal Europe. It’s the best way to counter the economic and military sabre rattling.

[@rejeanlevesque8881]

America if you wete building good reliable and cheap cars you would sale cars, inovate

[@alexeitighineanu8874]

Because they suck. I love American programs, standup comedy, movies and software. But in a free market… sorry… American food and cars is garbage. We might buy some tanks and planes from US though.

[@MdRuhan-f9i]

Europe should very strong respond

[@Jeepster353]

From Asia here. This man is so entertaining to watch, I am so happy trump is president and going to go after the EU. lol😂 cuz all the EU does is point out issue for the others around the world!

[@harryjones5478]

Target American companies. Target American oligarchs. Boycott, tax and ban.

[@saveriomadia8867]

The more egregious thing is not the tariffs but Trump’s claim that he has common sense!

[@pbrown0829]

Hasn’t Europe subsidized certain industries for decades which is an unfair business practice since private companies can’t compete as easily?

[@snoreberry1786]

Reciprocal tariffs are inherently fair as long as the % figure is the same. Quit crying.

[@IanSby-kd4kw]

Then what's the point

[@NicolSD]

Europeans, Mexicans and Canadians must stick together to fight Trump's tariffs.

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

or maybe MX and CA could step up their border security and the EU could lower its trade barriers.

[@bashirhasanov335]

From the negotiations, what is he scared of? China+maybe partially Russia. Maybe EU should consider joining BRICS?

[@stiofain88]

Not a chance. Open to business with them maybe.

[@bashirhasanov335]

@@stiofain88 China invested in Eastern Europe. Chinese AI and Tech sector are more competitive than EU. So much competitive that they showed superiority in EV's and AI compared to the US. So BRICS+EEA could be proper answer to Trump.

[@trumpbuddha1053]

EU countries have no sovereignty, just accept the USA's tariff, who cares about the EU ppl? It is about the US national interest

[@ཚེརིངབསམའགྲུབ]

@@bashirhasanov335 Yes

[@izpodpolja]

@@bashirhasanov335 ain't gonna happen, R in BRICS is a no-go

[@antoniosdellopoulos3145]

Many lies. Eu don't by American cars... What about Tesla.. What about F35, WHAT ABOUT GOOGLE, APPLE, etc..When it's success story they don't complain but when they make mistakes ( NASA, Boeing they are angry with others countries...) ..USA want to compare it's army with the rest of NATO's army. But the US's army protects also Middle East, and most of all Asia(Taiwan, Korea, Japan, etc..). Make the correct balance.

[@truckdriver31]

EU has to be more open to US products

[@ajkulac9895]

We don't drive pickup trucks or eat GMO food. Also we don't need guns.

[@DrojanaleTorvic]

Trump or not, America is sick man of the 21st century. Nothing will stop its decline 😂😂😂

[@Los21189]

even if that were true the EU would crumble long before the US

[@NerdsBane007]

The whole world uses Google, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and countless other American products both physical and digital. Why is he crying?

[@MarkSmith-zq1vw]

Trump is right about one thing: The EU imposes higher tariffs on American cars at a rate of 10% while the USA imposed 2.5% tariffs on European cars. So clearly an unfair imbalance.

[@izpodpolja]

"Chicken tax" anyone?

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

oh now, do not bring in facts to this discussion.

[@toki513]

Who wants American cars in Europe?😂😂😂 Germany has Tesla?!

[@tbyte007]

Trump is an absolute clown.

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

a clown for putting trade barriers on countries that have had trade barriers on the US for decades?

[@timram3766]

Let take an example: US made car worth 40.000€ before taxes, get imposed 10% import tax in Europe, on top of that 20% vat, which makes it cost 52.800€. The same EU made car worth 40.000€ would cost 48.000€ after VAT, which makes US product 4.800€ more expansive or exactly 12% more expansive than the EU competitor. On the other hand, 40.000€ EU made car gets taxed only 2.5% in the US, which makes it only 1.000€ more expensive there than its US competitor. As many US states have sales taxes below 7% or even zero, the 2.5% US import tax does not increase considerably after sales tax applied, meaning EU imposes in average 10% higher taxes on US made cars than the US does on the EU made cars. Hence, US just want to play fair game. It is actually EU that makes the trade unfair.

[@thebes118]

They don't want fair.

[@windows10-k8h]

Why Tariffs? Just cancel imports. Then imports will be reduced 😂

[@racheljustrachel2732]

I think you mean cancel E.U. exports not imports 😂

[@jamesjacobs3753]

Seeing the entire economy of Germany is built on exports, with the US being its largest destination I don’t think that would go well. The US will be fine going on without Audi’s and BMW’s, while EU countries like Germany will struggle without jobs.

[@raimijohari9391]

Good luck defending yourselves alone.

[@lupuscinus]

Tariffs = taxes for US citizens

[@tammyunay2579]

not really if they buy locally product.

[@fiverx2159]

As a Canadian I’d like to ask Europe if they’d like to trade with us. We are stable. We abide by agreements.

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

the Laplanders and eskimos can help you

[@lfsm9380]

Sure. C'mon buddy. As a European, I know that the vast majority of Europe's people is with Canada.

[@ajkulac9895]

"They don't take our cars" - because they don't fit on our roads "They don't take our farm products" - because it's all GMO

[@spaghettiisyummy.3623]

The reason why the EU does not import US Cars is because they're just too big for our Roads.

[@petermalutin7407]

THE WORLD NEEDS TO SOBER UP....TRUMP IS SHOWING YOU HOW IT'S DONE.

[@nick_vash]

The reporter was so cheerful of saying that Donald Trump is about to impose the tariffs 😂

[@ivosilva8747]

Another reason to decrease the number of immigrants to Europe. We don't have enough space and resources, besides the obvious difference in culture. We need a proper union: Same minimum wages, same taxes. What we have is a system that takes workers away that are needed in one country to another because of the pay difference. This cannot continue because it creates problems in some sectors and angers people. Why do you think the extreme right is growing?

[@andrewharvey3282]

If the EU had been around in the 1780s they wouldn't have needed to write the federalist papers. They could've just pointed to the EU as a negative example. That's why you can't beat us.

[@jamesjacobs3753]

Trump has a point. The EU has put up steep tariffs on US imports for decades now, while the US hasn’t imposed any but the lightest of tariffs on EU imports. It’s time the US treats their European “Allies” the way they treat the US. EDIT: If US products suck, then there is no need for tariffs on them. Problem solved.

[@Wenutz]

Your product suck

[@thebes118]

​@@WenutzYour cars suck. Japanese are the best.

[@Eaglebaby331]

maybe the real tariff is friend we made along the journey ?

[@TaataGeo]

EU is a disaster.. Trump should tariff them 100%

[@Hussar-fm8iy]

👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DavidJohnson-dc8lu]

If Russia has defied 1700 American sanctions and still is standing strong, China, Canada, European Union, and Mexico can unite together drop all tariffs for each other, and have better trading relations.

[@Wolfcamp555]

It isnt a trade war with the EU. Its a reckoning.

[@stiofain88]

Best of luck with that. We're going to China for our imports.

[@abdiganiaden]

@@stiofain88 China is already demolishing EU in trade

[@shimitsu11]

Just need to make a deal that works for both parties. This can definitely be avoided.

[@emmanuelminet1233]

This debate is missing a point...are we talking trade deficit in goods or in goods and services? Does the US have a surplus in services and a deficit in goods. It isn't discussed in this interview, so another piece of poor journalism.

[@nanoder7te]

Yeah, this is ignored all the time. Services, which are the main US export, are not included in trade balances.

[@Animusai009]

Can we just prioritise our European people, no tariff wars etc that eventually hurt the working class the most. Plz focus on how we can make the best of our situation, and take care of our allies and EU.

[@neli-b9n]

Because the EU wont let a bully dictate what/how we do, this is the best thing that has ever happend to the EU. Less US dependancy

[@andrman1746]

puppets will negotiate? 😂 listen to your master! 😂

[@windows10-k8h]

Eu countries people living by selling goods to USA😂

[@neli-b9n]

in what fantasy world do you live?

[@Balrog2005]

@@neli-b9n MAGA one, cult of personality... reality is a strong insulting world for them.

[@FreeSpace-v9f]

Not at all. We do business with everybody globally (195 countries including 47 countries in Europe) since we are competitive in contrast to USA, we trade even with each other. Without its armed forces and shady risk capital, USA would be a zero.

[@ShiningCrow]

The EU should have been more independent from the U.S. years ago. Hopefully this is a wake up call to not rely to heavily on the aid of the U.S.

[@Alpha-Cheeno]

EU is going down in a blaze of glory

[@mogon721]

Troll alarm

[@FreeSpace-v9f]

Europe heard this a million times throughout more than 2000 years, lol. There must be reason why Europe is the world`s favorite anchor and prey. In fact, it is the USA that is fighting to stay relevant.

[@2XLBlazer]

Trump's America is like a grumpy snapping turtle slowly withdrawing into its shell.

[@ilonkagluer7026]

Trump is just thinking about USA 🇺🇸 , wonderful ❤

[@inupisjg]

I love this talk as Germany is debating tariffs on China....

[@tnnsboy18]

EU needs to stop bringing up the fact that its 27 countries, GET YOUR STUFF IN ORDER and workout a TRADE! Not rocket science... jesus!

[@javierderivero9299]

Oh Please Trumpis picking fights with the rest of the world...you just name it Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Denmark, etc...and now the EU...and please don't name Jesus...you have noidea what it means..Trump needs only moustaches to look like a real dictator

[@xunjin8897]

Time to look at other countries EU citizens. Please do approve the European Union and Mercosur agreement, and also, as countless people commented, turn to also Mexico and Canada agreements. We can help each other and show the USA that we don't need them as much as they think. Disclaimer: I'm Brazilian.

[@user-se9uk2py5k]

Fully agree with Trump, EU is an atrocity of regulation, corruption, bureaucracy and taxes. A technocracy at its worse.

[@jamesn0va]

How many failed lobotomys did you have before coming that conclusion?

[@thebes118]

​@@jamesn0vaLame 😅

[@Maya-g4g4d]

Meanwhile US is idiocracy :)))

[@user-se9uk2py5k]

@@jamesn0va as always the extreme left is so respectful with others opinions. Wether you like him or not the EU is an atrocity of bureaucracy.

[@user-se9uk2py5k]

@ maybe it is, but that does not change the fact that the EU is a nightmare of bureaucracy. Stick to the facts

[@BahWeepGranahWeepNiniBong]

The US should brace for Chinese tariffs.

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

that'll be the death knell for China's economy. Watch.

[@juraj4055]

EU is dead project

[@ajkulac9895]

Dream on

[@lonesheepdog6337]

@@ajkulac9895 no need to dream. Russia is now the dominant power in Europe. the EU is caught in a pincer between the UK in the West and Russia in the East. We just need a UK government that isnt loyal to the EU (like Farage) and then its game over for EU. You can thank us later for freeing you from the bondage of EU tyranny

[@pa_pasha69]

"They don't buy our cars ". Maybe he should check gas prices in Europe and stop making their cars with a 6 litres engines

[@GGGomes06]

The problem of having European leaders like Kaja Kallas who was selected only because she wants to bomb Russia, but has literally no experience in diplomacy is that now we are by our own on this.

[@gaborrajnai6213]

She is an American asset...

[@minang7479]

They should stand up to the bully. If US is imposing 25%, EU should hit them back with 50%.