In the likely case that the United States imposes higher tariffs on the European Union, the bloc will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods while simultaneously pursuing a negotiation with Washington, but this may not be enough to prevent a lengthy trade war. U.S. President Donald Trump's Feb. 1 threat to impose higher tariffs against the European Union has generated calls for both retaliation and dialogue in Europe. On Feb. 2, a spokesperson from the European Commission said that ''the European Union would respond firmly to any trading partner that unfairly or arbitrarily imposes tariffs on EU goods.'' On Feb. 3, French President Emmanuel Macron said ''If we are attacked in terms of trade, Europe -- as a true power -- will have to stand up for itself and therefore react,'' while Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called for ''a collective and robust response'' against the United States. Other EU...
