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Disappointed EU and Mexico criticize Trump's proposed 30% tariff

2025-07-13 10:39:11Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Disappointed EU and Mexico criticize Trump's proposed 30% tariff
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The European Union and Mexico have expressed their disappointment after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 30% tariffs on imports from these two trading partners, starting August 1.

Mexico called it an “unfair agreement” and stressed that its sovereignty “is never negotiable,” while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned of “proportionate countermeasures” if necessary. Both sides said they were ready to continue negotiations with the US.

Trump warned that if Mexico or the EU retaliate by imposing tariffs on American goods, he will further increase customs duties beyond the 30% level.

In a taped interview with Fox News, broadcast Saturday night, Trump said some countries are "very angry," but insisted the tariffs are bringing "hundreds of billions of dollars" to the American economy.

Trump also announced new tariffs on goods from Japan, South Korea, Canada and Brazil, starting next month.

Von der Leyen said the EU remains committed to reaching an agreement before August 1. “We will take all necessary measures to protect European interests,” she added.

French President Emmanuel Macron described Trump's action as "totally unacceptable," while demanding that the EU accelerate preparations for countermeasures.

Bernd Lange, head of the European Parliament's trade committee, described the move as a "slap in the face of negotiations" and said countermeasures should be applied as early as Monday.

On the other hand, some leaders, such as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, expressed optimism about reaching a fair deal. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said the EU must remain united in reaching a “win-win” agreement.

The German Automotive Industry Association warned that the tariffs could significantly increase costs for German manufacturers and suppliers, calling the situation "harmful to the industry."

In a letter to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Trump accused the country of failing to do enough to stop drug trafficking in North America. “Mexico has helped, BUT not done enough,” he wrote.

President Sheinbaum, for her part, expressed optimism about an agreement: “We believe we will reach a better agreement with the US. We are clear about what we can negotiate and what we cannot – sovereignty is non-negotiable.”

According to the latest data, the Trump administration has proposed tariff terms for 24 countries and for the entire 27-member European Union. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has set a goal of reaching “90 deals in 90 days,” but so far only two preliminary agreements have been announced – with the United Kingdom and Vietnam.


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