European leaders on Saturday responded to President Donald Trump's announcement that he would apply a 30 percent tariff on goods from the European Union (EU) effective August 1.In a statement issued midday on Saturday,

The global trade war is intensifying as President Trump on Saturday threatened the European Union and Mexico with tariffs.

BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico. Trump announced the tariffs on two of the United States’ biggest trade partners in letters posted to his social media account.