“The European Union should respond to the trade war of US President Donald Trump, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium Maxim Pravo is convinced. Source: “European Truth” with reference to an interview with Politico Politico Direct Language of Prevo: “The humiliating statements of the US leader about the EU, as well as further measures, the United States should prompt us to respond to the same energy.””, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: “European Truth” with reference to interview Politico policy
Direct Language Prevo: “The humiliating statements of the US leader about the EU, as well as further measures by the United States should prompt us to respond to the same energy.”
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Details: He is convinced that the EU should show that its 450 million market “deserves a different attitude” Trump.
Prevo believes that one of the options for the EU can be a focus on large technologies to hit Washington’s most painful place.
“We know that among the sectors that are likely to bring the most sensitivity and reaction [з боку США]there is a whole digital component. That is why I am personally more of a fan of using this lever as part of the battery of measures in response, “the politician said.
He is also convinced that it is worth considering using a coercive tool that has never been used in the EU.
This tool designed after the first time Trump allows you to take wide measures in response to trade discrimination, such as quotas and tariffs or restrictions on foreign investments.
“This war, especially in terms of tariffs, is similar to a thrown boomerang. Those who use tariffs forget that [бумеранг] Returns, “prevoy emphasized.
Prehistory:
- In early March, Trump introduced 25 percent tariffs for steel and aluminum imported from all over the world to the United States.
- In response, the European Commission said on March 12 that it would introduce tariffs for iconic American goods, such as Harley-Davidson motorcycles, jeans and bourbon.
- When the next day, Trump threatened to impose 200 percent duties on all “wines, champagne and alcoholic products” from France and other EU countries, the European Commission postponed countermeasures by mid-April.