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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned of "terrible consequences" for millions of people, saying the tariffs "will harm consumers around the world."

Von der Leyen stated that "there is no clear path through the chaos and complexity" created while all of the US's trade partners are affected, but stressed that "the unity of the EU is our strength," and that the bloc is ready to respond with calibrated countermeasures.

Outgoing German Economy Minister Robert Habeck emphasized the need for a united EU response, saying the bloc should make use of the fact that it possesses the world’s largest single market.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the imposition of US tariffs as “wrong,” pledging to do everything possible to reach a deal with the US to avoid a trade war that would "inevitably weaken the West to the benefit of other global actors."

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed “deep regret” over the US decision, praising the benefits of free trade and stating, “We do not want increasing trade barriers.”

He added that the government is ready to respond and to "work with the EU to reverse these developments."

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said the tariffs "benefit no one" and are "bad for the global economy, harming people and businesses."

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk posted a brief update on social media, writing: “Friendship means partnership. Partnership means real and genuine mutual tariffs. Strong decisions are needed.”

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called the tariff decisions “concerning,” warning that “there are no winners in a trade war.”

“Businesses, consumers, and economic growth are being harmed. The EU is ready to respond and negotiate. We support this effort. Finland is ready as part of the Union,” he said.

French President Emmanuel Macron called for an emergency meeting this afternoon with representatives of sectors affected by Trump’s tariffs.

German economic newspaper Handelsblatt published new estimates this morning suggesting that US tariffs – including a 25% tariff on car imports – could cost German carmakers BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen up to €11 billion. Germany is the EU’s largest car exporter to the US. This represents roughly one-third of Germany’s total auto exports to the US, valued at €36.8 billion.