The leader of the Commission, Ursula von der Layenwelcomes the Trump announcement for duty freezing. “Trump’s latest decision marks an important step in stabilizing the world economy,” he says. “Clear, predictable conditions are essential for the operation of trade and supply chains,” she said in a statement on X.

She added that duties are taxes that only harm businesses and consumers. “That is why I steadily support a zero duties agreement between the European Union and the United States,” he continued.

“OR European Union It remains committed to constructive negotiations with the United States, with the aim of achieving a trade without friction and mutual benefit. At the same time, Europe continues to focus on diversifying its trade relations, involved in countries representing 87% of world trade and sharing our commitment to free and open exchange of goods, services and ideas, ”added von der Laen.

“Finally, we intensify our efforts to remove obstacles in our single market. This crisis has made it clear one thing: in periods of uncertainty, the single market is the anchor of our stability and durability. My team and I will continue to work day and night to protect European consumers, workers and businesses. Together, Europeans will get stronger than this crisis, ”he concluded.