EU stands firm as tariff threats loom
Brussels warns of retaliation against US'hurtful' trade measures, calling for unity
BRUSSELS — The European Union insisted on Sunday it would retaliate "firmly" if US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs, as Brussels decried his sweeping measures against Canada, Mexico and China.
Brussels has until now said it hopes to avoid a trade conflict with Trump through negotiation.
However, Trump doubled down on Friday by saying he "absolutely" planned to target the EU in the future, after first slapping levies on the US' three largest trading partners.
