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Von der Leyen: EU Response to Tariffs Will Be 'Firm, United, and Proportionate'

Published January 20, 2026, 12:29
Von der Leyen: EU Response to Tariffs Will Be 'Firm, United, and Proportionate'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU's response to Donald Trump's proposed additional tariffs will be “firm, united, and proportionate.” The statement was made at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where von der Leyen described the new tariffs as a “mistake,” especially between long-standing allies. She reminded of the EU-US trade agreement and emphasized that a deal is a deal. Additionally, she announced a new package of measures to strengthen security in the Arctic, including a significant increase in investment in Greenland to support the local economy and infrastructure.