- Source: Shanghai Observer
- Author: Cheng Pei
- Time: 2025-04-07
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According to CCTV News, on April 6 local time, the European Commission released a statement saying that on the same day, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had a phone call with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss trade issues.
During the phone call, von der Leyen pointed out that the tariff measures announced by the Trump administration of the United States on April 2 will cause damage to all countries, both directly and indirectly, including affecting the poorest countries in the world.
Von der Leyen said that these tariff measures mark a significant turning point in U.S. policy. She said that although the European Union remains committed to negotiating with the United States, if necessary, the EU is ready to defend its own interests through corresponding countermeasures.
British Prime Minister: The World as We Knew It No Longer Exists
On April 6 local time, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that with the so-called "reciprocal tariffs" of the United States coming into effect, "the world as we knew it no longer exists." He will continue to push for an economic agreement with the United States to avoid some of the tariffs.
On April 6 local time, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that with the so-called "reciprocal tariffs" of the United States coming into effect, "the world as we knew it no longer exists." He will continue to push for an economic agreement with the United States to avoid some of the tariffs.
In addition, he also said that the British government is "ready at any time to use industrial policies to help British businesses weather the storm."
Starmer said that the United Kingdom will strive to strengthen its alliances with other countries and reduce trade barriers to mitigate the impact of "global market shocks" on the UK.