EU criticizes U.S. tariff, vowing to "respond firmly" if targeted: spokesman

BRUSSELS, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission on Sunday criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff imposed upon three countries, saying they disrupt global trade and are harmful to all, and vowing to hit back if targeted.

"The European Union (EU) regrets the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China," an EU spokesman was quoted by local media.

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