EU countries plan to impose retaliatory tariffs on up to $28 billion of U.S. imports in response to Trump's tariffs, potentially leading to a global trade war.
Key Points
EU planning to impose countermeasures on U.S. imports
Retaliatory tariffs could affect various sectors from steel to consumer goods
EU seeking negotiations with the U.S. to avoid further escalation
Pros
Sending a strong message against Trump's tariffs
Protecting EU economy from negative impacts of U.S. tariffs
Cons
Risk of escalating into a global trade war
Potential increase in prices for consumers worldwide