European Union leaders have vowed to retaliate against the United States after President Donald Trump announced the imposition of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from March 12. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticized the tariffs as 'unjustified' and 'illegal,' stating that the EU would respond with firm and proportionate countermeasures to protect European interests. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic affirmed that the EU would respond 'in firm and proportionate way by countermeasures.' French Foreign Minister stated that the EU would 'replicate' any tariffs imposed by the US. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, speaking at the Paris AI Summit, also denounced the tariffs as 'completely unjustified' and promised a 'firm and clear' response to defend Canadian workers. Trudeau emphasized the negative impact of these 'unacceptable tariffs.' German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned that if the US leaves the EU no choice, the bloc would act together as the largest market in the world. The EU exported steel and aluminum valued at $6.4 billion to the US, raising concerns over potential economic impact.
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