European officials: The EU should quickly formulate countermeasures on Monday.

On July 13, Bernd Lange, the chairman of the European Parliament's Trade Committee, stated that the EU should quickly establish countermeasures on Monday. He said, "Trump's tariffs on the EU are a slap in the face for negotiations. This is not how to deal with an important trading partner." ( Jin10 ) Previously, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issued a statement noting that the EU had received a letter from U.S. President Trump outlining the revised tariff rates and new timeline. The statement indicated that the 30% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on EU export products would undermine significant supply chains across the Atlantic, harming the interests of businesses, consumers, and patients on both sides. Globally, few economies can match the EU in terms of openness and adherence to fair trade rules. The EU has always been committed to resolving differences with the U.S. through negotiations. The EU remains prepared to continue efforts to reach an agreement before August 1.