US tariffs, von der Leyen announces 90-day halt to EU countermeasures

Brussels, 10 Apr. (LaPresse) – ‘We have taken note of President Trump's announcement. We want to give negotiations a chance. Pending finalisation of the adoption of EU counter-measures that have received strong support from our Member States, we will suspend them for 90 days,’ announced the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. This was announced by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. ‘If the negotiations are not satisfactory, our countermeasures will come into effect. Preparatory work for further countermeasures is continuing. As I have already said, all options remain on the table,’ she emphasised.