EU Considers Retaliation Amid US Tariff Threats
European Union officials have prepared plans to retaliate against potential US tariffs imposed by President Trump, including targeting over $84 billion worth of American goods, but they are still hoping to negotiate a deal and avoid escalation. The EU has shown readiness to respond forcefully if necessary, though it prefers diplomacy, with the possibility of using more severe measures like the anti-coercion instrument if talks fail.