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Europe will respond proportionately to likely Trump tariffs, French industry minister says

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Posted on April 2, 2025

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Last updated: January 24, 2026

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Quick Summary

Europe plans a proportionate response to Trump's tariffs, focusing on negotiation to avoid escalation, according to French industry minister Marc Ferracci.

Europe's Measured Response to Trump's Proposed Tariffs

PARIS (Reuters) - Europe will respond to the likely implementation of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump in a proportionate manner but will not escalate tensions under any circumstances, French industry minister Marc Ferracci said on Wednesday.

"Europe has always been on the side of negotiation and calming things down, because trade wars, you know, only produce losers," Ferracci told RMC radio.

U.S. President Donald Trump will announce sweeping new reciprocal tariffs on global trading partners on Wednesday, raising concerns about price increases and likely prompting retaliation from other countries.

(Reporting by Gianluca Lo Nostro in Paris; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)

Key Takeaways

•Europe will respond proportionately to Trump's tariffs.
•French industry minister emphasizes negotiation over escalation.
•Trump to announce new reciprocal tariffs on global partners.
•Concerns about price increases and potential retaliation.
•Europe aims to avoid escalating trade tensions.

Frequently Asked Questions about Europe will respond proportionately to likely Trump tariffs, French industry minister says

1What is the main topic?

The main topic is Europe's response to the likely implementation of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump.

2What is Europe's stance on the tariffs?

Europe plans to respond proportionately and emphasizes negotiation to avoid escalating tensions.

3Who commented on Europe's response?

French industry minister Marc Ferracci commented on Europe's response.

Europe's Measured Response to Trump's Proposed Tariffs

"Europe has always been on the side of negotiation and calming things down, because trade wars, you know, only produce losers," Ferracci told RMC radio.

(Reporting by Gianluca Lo Nostro in Paris; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is the main topic?

The main topic is Europe's response to the likely implementation of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump.

2What is Europe's stance on the tariffs?

Europe plans to respond proportionately and emphasizes negotiation to avoid escalating tensions.

3Who commented on Europe's response?

French industry minister Marc Ferracci commented on Europe's response.