The EU leader said it was a major blow to the world economy and the consequences “will be dire for millions of people." Groceries, transport and medicines will cost more, she said, “and this is hurting,

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen responds to Trump’s tariffs European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a video statement after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States.