EU must 'make itself respected' in face of Trump tariffs, European leaders say

European leaders are asserting that President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs against the European Union will force member states to fight back until the United States respects their economic power.

White House officials announced earlier this week that a slew of heavy tariffs would be implemented against the EU, citing a $300 billion deficit in trade. The proposal sparked outrage from world leaders on the continent, who claim it could be a make-or-break moment for a unified European front.