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Antonio Costa to Donald Trump: we must create economic integration zones, not raise customs duties
The head of the European Council, Antonio Costa, commented on the matter during a press conference in Asuncion, Paraguay after the EU signed a trade agreement with Mercosur. He informed that coordinates the joint response of EU Member States on this matteremphasizing that the EU will defend international law, especially as it concerns the territory of Community countries.
“If Russia attacks Ukraine, we must defend the territorial integrity, sovereignty and international law in Ukraine. If human rights are violated in Venezuela, we must defend human rights in Venezuela. If we want prosperity, we must open markets, not close them. We need to create economic integration zones, not raise customs duties. – he said.
Donald Trump raises tariffs. The head of the European Council appeals for cooperation
Antonio Costa added that what is needed now is not conflict, but peace, and not competition between countries, but cooperation. “The most important thing is to always defend international law, wherever it applies.” – he assessed.
Among the countries to be subject to higher tariffs, he mentioned: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and Great Britain — for their attitude towards his claims to Greenland. These countries have sent small groups of soldiers to Greenland to take part in the Danish-led Arctic Endurance exercises.
The tariffs announced by Donald Trump are to increase to 25% in June. and remain in force until the US concludes an agreement to purchase the island, which is an autonomous territory of Denmark.
