On March 1st, French President Macron stated during his state visit to Portugal on February 28th that if the United States imposes a 25% tariff on imported goods from Europe, the European Union will impose “equivalent tariffs” on US steel and aluminum, and will also have to “take responsive measures” on other products. Macron said at a joint press conference with Portuguese Prime Minister Montenegro that if the United States confirms tariffs on European products, “Europeans will respond by imposing ‘equivalent tariffs’ because we must protect ourselves and defend ourselves. Xinhua News Agency
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