The European Union Commission announced that on the same day, European Union Commission President Von der Leyen spoke with British Prime Minister Starmer and discussed trade issues. On the phone, Von der Leyen pointed out that the tariffs announced by the Trump administration on April 2 will cause damage to all countries, including the poorest countries in the world, through direct and indirect means. Von der Leyen said that these tariffs mark a major turning point in US policy. She said that while the European Union remains committed to negotiating with the United States, if necessary, the European Union is ready to defend its interests through corresponding countermeasures. (CCTV News)