The European Union is insisting that the 27-nation bloc is not out to undermine the United States as U.S. President Donald Trump put it.

Summary

The EU strongly rejected former Donald Trump’s claim that it was created to “screw” the U.S. and warned it would retaliate against his proposed 25% tariffs on all EU products.

European leaders, including Poland’s Donald Tusk and Spain’s Pedro Sánchez, defended the EU’s role in maintaining peace and fair trade.

The European Commission emphasized that trade ties are vital, with $1.5 trillion in annual trade.

The EU pledged immediate countermeasures on key U.S. industries if Trump follows through on his threats.