The EU 'stands ready to defend its interests' amid a trade war with US President Donald Trump, who yesterday announced a 50 percent tariff on European imports.
Trump made the threat amid trade talks between Washington and Brussels, warning they were 'going nowhere' and that he could impose the tariffs next month.
The EU's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said the bloc will secure a trade deal with the US in 'good faith' guided by 'mutual respect, not threats'.
It comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled plans for a UK-EU 'reset' this week, as he is warned not to 'cosy up' to Trump for fear of alienating Britain's other allies.
As part of his deal, dubbed a 'surrender' by critics, Sir Keir agreed Britain would match the EU's rulebook on food standards, also known as the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement (SPS).
