“We are prepared to take action if a solution to trade relations is not found,” she commented.

“The United States sent us a letter outlining the measures that will come into effect if an agreed solution is not found.

Therefore, we will extend the suspension of our countermeasures until early August,” the official stated.

Von der Leyen emphasized that, nevertheless, the EU will continue preparing its action plan, which includes two packages of countermeasures against the United States.

On July 12, in his message to the President of the European Union, President Donald Trump announced the imposition of 30% tariffs on EU goods starting August 1, although the previous tariffs will remain in place.

The letter adds that if the EU wants to increase its tariffs on US goods, the US will add the corresponding amount to the 30% tariffs.

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