EU "keeps options open" if U.S. breaches trade deal: spokesperson

Sun, 03 May 2026

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BRUSSELS, May 1 (Xinhua/GNA) — The European Union (EU) will “keep options open” to protect its interests, if the United States take measures inconsistent with the joint statement between two sides signed last year on reciprocal, fair and balanced trade, a European Commission spokesperson told Xinhua on Friday.

“We remain fully committed to a predictable, mutually beneficial transatlantic relationship. Should the U.S. take measures inconsistent with the Joint Statement, we will keep our options open to protect EU interests,” the spokesperson said.

The remarks came after Trump’s latest threat earlier on the day, that he would raise tariffs to 25 percent on cars and trucks imported from the EU from next week, accusing the bloc of failing to comply with the agreement.
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