Trump's tariffs should herald a 'march towards independence' for Europe, says ECB's Lagarde


ECB president Christine Lagarde

PARIS: The likely implementation of tariffs imposed by the United States on April 2 should mark the beginning of a march towards independence for Europe, European Central Bank (ECB) head Christine Lagarde said on Monday.

"(U.S. President Donald Trump) calls it Liberation Day. I see it as a moment when we must together decide to take our destiny better into our own hands," she said in an interview on France Inter radio.

Trump is set to announce a comprehensive tariff proposal on what he's called "Liberation Day" this Wednesday, after implementing levies on aluminum, steel, and automobiles, along with increased tariffs on all goods from China.  - Reuters

 

 

 

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