Large majority of Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against US, poll finds
Large majority of Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against US, poll finds
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Large majority of Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against US, poll finds
Survey shows between 56% and 79% across seven countries in favour if Trump introduces ‘Liberation Day’ levies
Summary
A YouGov poll across seven western European countries found strong public support for retaliatory tariffs if Donald Trump imposes new US import duties, including a planned 25% car tariff.
Majorities in nations like Germany (68%) and France (67%) backed countermeasures, even while expecting economic harm.
The EU vowed a “robust and calibrated” response amid fears of a trade war. Most respondents disagreed with Trump’s claims that the EU treats the US unfairly.