Macron discussed measures against Trump's tariffs and the situation in Ukraine with Starmer

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday, April 5, discussed with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer possible measures to respond to new duties imposed by the United States, as well as the situation in Ukraine.

"Against the backdrop of the blow to the global economy caused by US customs duties, we have confirmed our readiness to closely coordinate positions during negotiations with [American] President Donald Trump," Macron wrote on his Facebook page (ex. Twitter).

A trade war does not meet anyone's interests, the French leader said, and called on EU governments to rally to protect "fellow citizens and businesses."

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Earlier, on April 3, Macron announced a response to the US duties. He added that EU countries are considering all tools to influence the United States, including retaliatory measures in the field of digital services and financing mechanisms for the American economy.

On the same day, acting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the introduction of import duties by US President Donald Trump was a mistake. Scholz added that Germany will defend its interests.

On April 2, Trump announced large-scale measures: base tariffs of 10% are being introduced for all products supplied to the United States. For the EU, this figure has been raised to 20%, and for China — to 34%. In his speech, the president called April 2 the day when Americans will become rich again.