The European Commission has pledged a firm response to any potential U.S. tariffs on the European Union, stressing that such measures lead to economic disruptions and contribute to inflation. The European Commission has affirmed its readiness to protect the European Union's interests if the U.

The European Commission has pledged a strong response to any potential U.S. tariffs on the European Union, stressing that such measures lead to economic disruptions and drive inflation. The European Commission expressed its readiness to defend the interests of the European Union in the event the US imposes "unjust" tariffs.

US President Donald Trump said that the United States would impose duties on goods from the EU. In response, the European Union said it would "respond firmly" if this happens, Bloomberg reports. The European Commission and EU member states will discuss this possibility on Tuesday at a meeting of trade ministers in Warsaw.