The European Union is ready to negociate with the United States on zero tariffs for industrial goods, said European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.
"We are inactive ready to negociate with the US. We have offered zero tariffs for industrial goods, as we have already achieved with many trading partners, due to the fact that Europe is always ready for a good offer. We keep this offer on the table," said von der Leyen to reporters in Brussels.
The head of the European Commission has besides confirmed her willingness to proceed negotiations with the United States at different levels to address the tariff problem through dialog without retaliatory measures.
Last week U.S. president Donald Trump announced the introduction of "mutual" customs duties on imports from another countries. The minimum standard rate will be 10%, but customs rates in each country will represent half of the rates charged to companies importing American goods. At the same time, the customs work on EU goods is 20%. Trump said it would be a " Declaration of economical Independence" of the United States and that it would aid to usage the "bilion dollars" to repay public debt.
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