Frankfurt: United States President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping new tariffs on American imports, triggering widespread condemnation and fears of a global trade war. The move stunned governments and investors, prompting immediate threats of retaliation and calls for negotiation, while global stocks took a hit.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowed to respond to U.S. President Trump’s latest round of levies on foreign imports, calling them “a major blow to the world economy.”“The global economy will massively suffer,

French Minister of Industry and Energy Marc Ferracci speaks during the questions to the government session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, March 18, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File photo PARIS (Reuters) - Europe will respond to the likely implementation of tariffs by U.

European leaders have said they would prefer to negotiate. If that fails, their response could go beyond anything they’ve tried before.

EU leader says Trump's latest tariffs are a major blow to the world economy and will hurt vulnerable people the most

European stocks suffered their worst day in eight months after US President Donald Trump announced the steepest tariffs in a century, including a 20% rate for the European Union.