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EU pauses countermeasures against US tariffs, von der Leyen says

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Posted on April 10, 2025

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· Last updated: April 10, 2025

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EU Holds Off on Countermeasures Against US Tariffs

PARIS (Reuters) - The European Union will put on hold for 90 days its first countermeasures against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement on X.

"We took note of the announcement by President Trump. We want to give negotiations a chance. While finalising the adoption of the EU countermeasures that saw strong support from our member states, we will put them on hold for 90 days," she said.

(Reporting by Bart Meijer, editing by GV De Clercq)

Key Takeaways

  • EU delays countermeasures against US tariffs for 90 days.
  • Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes negotiation opportunities.
  • Strong support from EU member states for countermeasures.
  • Decision follows President Trump's tariff announcement.
  • EU aims to resolve trade tensions with the US.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses the EU's decision to delay its countermeasures against US tariffs for 90 days to allow for negotiations.
Why is the EU delaying countermeasures?
The EU is delaying countermeasures to give negotiations a chance, following President Trump's tariff announcement.
Who announced the EU's decision?
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the decision.

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