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

Published January 20, 2026, 12:01
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.” Von der Leyen described the new tariff measures as a “mistake,” especially between allies, and reminded of the EU-US trade agreement. Simultaneously, she announced a new package of investments for the Arctic and Greenland, aimed at strengthening security and the local economy. She emphasized the importance of self-determination for the peoples of the region.