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EU Vows To Respond To Trumps 50% Tariff Threat on European Goods

The US President says negotiations are failing, and has accused the EU of unfair trade practices.

The EU is ready to respond to Donald Trump’s latest threat of a 50 percent tariff on European goods from June 1st.

The US President says negotiations are failing, and has accused the EU of unfair trade practices.

Brussels insists it wants talks based on mutual respect, and says it will defend its interests if needed.

Kildare South TD and Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon, says the tariffs would hurt both the EU and the US:

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