The EU launches a counterattack against Trump’s policies, planning to impose retaliatory tariffs targeting $92.73 billion worth of goods.
- byVic

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In multiple locations across the United States, "anti-Trump" protest activities were held, with tens of thousands gathering to oppose Trump's trade policies and layoff decisions. Former President Barack Obama and Kamala Harris urged young people to resist Trump. Foreign media reported that the European Union will implement countermeasures against $28 billion worth of American goods, following in the footsteps of China and Canada. Public dissatisfaction with the Trump administration continues to rise, and Tesla has also become a focal point of the protests. The EU is seeking to coordinate discussions on response strategies at the trade ministers' meeting.
Across the United States, "Anti-Trump" activities are being launched, and Trump points out that the trade war faces challenges, calling on the public to persevere.
Even though President Trump stated on the 4th that the tariff policy would trigger an economic revolution and urged the public to be patient, tens of thousands of people still gathered at the Washington Monument and in cities across the country on the 5th to protest against Trump and his advisor Musk's recent implementation of tariffs and layoffs. Additionally, former Vice President Kamala Harris also encouraged young people to bravely stand up against Trump, echoing Obama’s call.
Foreign media reports indicate that the European Union may take its first countermeasures against U.S. imports valued at up to $28 billion (approximately NT$927.3 billion), including items such as dental floss, meat, grains, wine, and diamonds, with a vote scheduled for the 9th. This suggests that the EU will follow the footsteps of Mainland China and Canada in implementing retaliatory tariffs against the United States.
- The Washington Post reported that over 150 groups are planning at least 1,300 "Hands Off" rallies.
- Demonstrations are taking place from Boston to Los Angeles, with the public protesting the Trump administration's radical trade tariffs, mass layoffs of federal employees, the expulsion of legal immigrants, attacks on transgender communities, and threats of invading Greenland.
- The public is concerned about the negative impact of the tariff policy on the global supply chain and consumer prices.
- A spokesperson for the liberal group MoveOn pointed out that people hope Trump can shift his focus away from abortion rights and civil rights issues to social security, healthcare, and the U.S. economy.
Former President Obama delivered a speech on the 3rd, calling on the legal community, universities, and the American people to defend democratic values and resist Trump. He stated, "Repairing all of this requires the efforts of every ordinary citizen."
Not only are the American people expressing dissatisfaction with Trump and Musk, but protests have also taken place in European cities such as London, Lisbon, and Paris. Tesla has become the focal point of the protests against Musk, with Tesla vehicles and dealerships across the U.S. having faced multiple attacks, and protests occurring outside the Tesla showroom in Berlin.
Additionally, the EU may join Mainland China and Canada in launching a counterattack against the U.S., preparing to impose tariffs on specific American goods. EU member countries are working to unify their positions amid differing opinions, with a meeting of trade ministers from 27 countries scheduled on the 7th in Luxembourg to discuss response strategies.