Kaja Kallas warns US tariffs will only benefit China

Simona Mazzeo
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Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed that US tariffs will only benefit China, & If the US begins a trade war, “the one laughing on the side is China.”

Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

And Vice-President of the European Commission has addressed the media on her arrival in Brussels.

Kallas spoke regarding the need for Europe to “do more together” in defence and peek at how new initiatives can be financed. As reported by the Guardian, She’s also inevitably questioned about Trump’s tariffs, and she said:

“We were listening carefully to those words and of course, we are preparing also on our side. What is clear, there are no winners in trade wars.

If the US starts a trade war, the one laughing on the side is China. We are very interlinked. We need America, and America needs us as well.

Tariffs increase costs, they are not good for costs, and for customers.”

What is the EU discussing at the Brussels defence meeting?

Today, on February 3, 2025, EU leaders are meeting in Brussels informally to address defence issues. The leaders will discuss European defence spending as well as the current situation and challenges stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has raised security and military preparedness concerns throughout Europe.

How does Trump accuse the EU of unfair trade practices?

Recently, President Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose new tariffs on the EU, pointing out his discontent with the trade deficit and a lack of sufficient imports of American goods. The president said that tariffs on the EU “will definitely happen” as he referred to a “huge” trade deficit of more than $300 billion. 

He has attacked the EU for not importing enough American cars and agricultural products, claiming that it “takes almost nothing” from the U.S. while the U.S. imports millions of cars and vast amounts of food from them.

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Simona Mazzeo is a journalist at Brussels Morning News. She is covering European Parliament, European Council, European Commission & Italy News. She is a law graduate and lawyer residing in Agropoli, has carved out a multifaceted career dedicated to justice and social advocacy. She actively serves as a delegated councilor for the Equal Opportunities Committee of the Bar Association of Vallo della Lucania, championing fair and equal representation within the legal system. Recognized for her expertise and empathy, Simona is qualified for registration in the list of Special Curators of minors in civil and criminal matters at the Court of Vallo della Lucania, ensuring the rights and interests of vulnerable children are protected throughout legal proceedings. Beyond her legal practice, Simona demonstrates a strong commitment to social causes. She is a founding member of the Free Lawyer Movement, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing legal assistance to those who cannot afford it. Additionally, she leverages her knowledge and passion for social justice as a non-professional journalist, contributing insightful and informative pieces on relevant legal and societal issues. Through her diverse endeavors, Simona Mazzeo exemplifies dedication to legal excellence, social responsibility, and a fervent belief in equal access to justice for all.
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