Officials were blindsided by Trump’s surprise Saturday declaration that a blanket 30 percent tariff would be applied, and any additional raises the EU implemented in retaliation would be matched. Staff were called in to work at short notice and a statement refusing to rule out countermeasures was issued in von der Leyen’s name. Envoys from EU capitals will meet for …
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