US President Donald Trump intends to introduce duties on goods from the countries of the European Union. He argued his intention by the fact that Europe "

Trump made the corresponding statement on Friday, January 31, during communication with journalists, reports " According to the Head of State, a similar step will help the United States rectify the situation with trade deficit with the EU.

Trump made a statement about the intent to introduce duties on goods from the EU, answering media questions.

\? You want an honest answer or a political answer? Undoubtedly. EU terribly treated us. They do not take our cars. They do not take our agricultural products. They, in essence, take almost nothing. We have a huge shortage with the EU. So we will do something very significant in relation to the EU, ”the US president said.

According to Trump, this step will allow the United States to correct the situation with trade deficit.

Earlier, the new US president announced the introduction of a 25% duty on the import of goods from Mexico and Canada from February 1. The reasons for his decision, he called the flow of migrants and narcotic matter Fentaligne. At the same time, Trump noted that 25% is a minimum duty and it can increase.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that Canada is ready for any scenario of a trade war with the United States. And in the case of the introduction of the United States to its goods, will give a mirror response regarding American imports.