European Union seeks new trade deals in response to US tariff threats

The European Union is actively pursuing new trade agreements with other countries, like Vietnam, as a response to the threat of new tariffs from the United States. This move is seen as a way for the EU to strengthen its economic position and defend itself against potential trade barriers.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has publicly warned the US, stating that the EU will defend itself if tariffs are imposed. The headlines suggest that the prospect of tariffs under a potential new Trump administration is already causing countries to adjust their global trade strategies.