Key facts
- New U.S. tariffs on EU goods would be unacceptable.
- The statement was made by the head of the EU's trade committee.
The head of the European Union's trade committee has issued a strong statement indicating that any new tariffs imposed by the United States on goods from the EU would be considered unacceptable. This declaration underscores the EU's firm position against escalating trade disputes and highlights potential friction in transatlantic trade relations.