The US is accused of pressuring the EU to impose tariffs on China and India, von der Leyen's latest response.

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22/09/2025
According to "Today Russia" on the 21st, citing the Belgian newspaper "La Derniere Heure", European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently responded to the United States' pressure on the EU to impose up to 100% tariffs on China and India, saying "The EU will make its own decision." RT commented in the headline that von der Leyen's move "rejected Trump's key demands". In a recent interview, when asked about "Trump's demand for the EU to impose 100% tariffs on India and China, how should the EU respond", von der Leyen said, "The EU will make its own decision." Von der Leyen also stated that the EU will continue to coordinate efforts between the Atlantic allies and the G7 countries to help end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. "We are also aware that in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment, we must strengthen partnerships based on common interests," von der Leyen added.