Europe will have to make itself respected in case of US trade attacks - Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that Europe must become stronger and more united if it is "attacked" in the field of international trade, in particular because of threats from the United States regarding customs duties.
He said this on BFMTV, Censor.NET reports citing the EP.
Macron emphasized that in the event of such attacks, Europe must "make itself respected" by responding to challenges from other world powers. In particular, he noted that the increase in US duties is a signal for the EU to strengthen its position and become more united in international trade.
The French President also emphasized that external threats such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Russian aggression in Ukraine, and now trade issues, should be wake-up calls for Europe.
"Just as COVID-19 and Russian aggression in Ukraine have become a wake-up call for Europe, what is happening ... with the choice and statements of the new administration of President Donald Trump is pushing the EU to be more united and more active in responding to collective security issues," Macron said.
As reported earlier, US President Donald Trump intends to impose duties on products from the European Union.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the EU could retaliate with tariffs if Donald Trump imposes duties on products from the European Union.
Afterward, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said that the EU is closely monitoring Trump's statements about plans to impose tariffs on European goods.
