PARIS, Feb 10 (Alliance News): French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has warned that the European Union will respond in kind to any tariffs imposed by the United States, cautioning Washington against a trade war.
In an interview with TF1, Barrot affirmed that the EU would not hesitate to defend its interests following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. “At that time we replicated. So we will replicate again this time,” he said, recalling similar measures taken by the EU in 2018.
While the European Commission will determine the sectors for retaliation, Barrot emphasized that “no one has an interest in entering into a trade war with the EU.” Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking to CNN, urged the US to prioritize economic challenges posed by China rather than targeting the EU.
The latest tariffs have fueled fears of a global trade war, as tensions rise between the two economic giants.
