EU Warns Against ‘Tariff Madness’ as Trump Pushes for 50% Duties on European Goods

President Trump’s renewed threat to slap a 50% tariff on EU goods has drawn sharp responses from European officials, who stress that negotiations—not intimidation—are the only sustainable path forward. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the bloc is “fully engaged” and ready to protect its interests, while European Parliament leaders labeled the tariffs “unjustified” and “damaging.” The EU is preparing potential countermeasures if talks fail, but continues to advocate for a calm, negotiated solution.