Europeans Ready to Fight Back: Tariffs and Trade Tensions

A recent poll shows that most people in Western Europe are prepared to hit back if the US starts imposing big tariffs on their goods. This move is expected to happen soon, with the US president planning to introduce various tariffs on imports from major trading partners. These tariffs could range from 10% to 25%, affecting many European companies. The EU has already warned that it will respond strongly if the US goes ahead with these plans. Experts are worried that these tariffs could lead to a trade war, which would be bad for everyone. They could make goods more expensive, slow down production, and hurt the global economy. The poll, conducted in seven European countries, found that a large number of people support the idea of retaliatory tariffs. In Denmark, 79% of people said they would back such a move, while in Italy, the figure was 56%. This shows that there is strong support for a tough response, even though people are aware that it could harm their own economies. Germany and France are particularly concerned, as they have a lot to lose. Many of their companies, like car manufacturers and luxury goods firms, rely heavily on exports to the US. In both countries, 68% of people said they would support retaliatory tariffs. The US president has been critical of the EU's trade practices, saying that the bloc has been unfair to the US. However, the poll found that most people in the EU do not agree with him. In Denmark, 67% of people said they did not think the EU had been unfair, while in France, the figure was 41%. The situation is complex, and it's hard to say what will happen next. But one thing is clear: Europeans are ready to stand up for their interests and are not afraid to fight back if they feel they are being treated unfairly.