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Neither Europe nor the U.S. has an interest in an escalating trade war,
French government spokeswoman Sophie Primas told reporters
Franco-German relations must warm up very strongly and very quickly,
said a French government source, speaking on condition of anonymityIf there is a need to defend our economic interests we will respond in a proportionate way,
Valdis Dombrovskis told CNBC Wednesday
We're ready to defend our values and also our interests and rights if that becomes necessary,
he added, speaking to CNBC's Steve Sedgwick on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, SwitzerlandProbably February 1st is the date we're looking at."
When asked how soon these tariffs could be enacted, he added
They treat us very, very badly. So they're going to be in for tariffs,
Trump said of the EUWe will be pragmatic, but we will always stand by our principles, to protect our interests and uphold our values,
she saidThe European Union is very, very bad to us,
he said, repeating comments made Monday
The reason why he's considering 25, 25 and 10 (percent), or whatever it's going to be, on Canada, Mexico and China, is because 300 Americans die every day
Navarro saidWe understand that he is a negotiating type of person,
Illinois farmer Kenny Hartman Jr, board president of the National Corn Growers Association, said of Trump.jpg)
We always believe that there is no winner in a trade war or tariff war. China will always firmly safeguard its national interests,
ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters at a regular press briefing on Wednesday
The EU and U.S. are strategic allies, and we need to work together, especially in this turbulent geopolitical context,
Dombrovskis reiterated, warning
If there is a problem, it has to be solved,
Habeck said
Europe is prepared, should the US impose tariffs,
Habeck, speaking of the prospect of trade conflicts with the US as Donald Trump takes the reins of power in Washington, said ... adding that