European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Saturday that a proposed 30 per cent tariff on European Union exports to the United States would harm businesses, consumers, and patients on both sides of the Atlantic. "We will continue working towards an agreement by 1 August," von der Leyen wrote on X, adding that the EU is prepared to defend its interests through proportionate countermeasures if necessary. She confirmed receipt of a letter from US President Donald Trump outlining a revised tariff rate and timeline. Von der Leyen cautioned that such tariffs would disrupt vital transatlantic supply chains and emphasised the EU's commitment to fair trade and negotiated solutions. "Few economies in the world match the EU's openness and adherence to fair trading practices," she said in a statement. The EU reiterated its readiness to deepen global partnerships based on rules-based international trade. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama
