Internet reports that on the 12th local time, European Commission President Von der Leyen issued a statement saying that the EU has taken note of a letter from US President Trump outlining the revised tariff rates and new timetable. The statement said that a 30% tariff imposed by the United States on EU exports would undermine important supply chains on both sides of the Atlantic and harm the interests of businesses, consumers and patients on both sides. Globally, few economies can match the EU in terms of openness and compliance with fair trade rules, the statement said. The EU has always been committed to resolving differences with the United States through negotiations. The statement said the EU remains prepared to continue its efforts to reach an agreement by August 1. At the same time, all necessary measures will be taken to safeguard the interests of the EU, including taking proportionate countermeasures when necessary. At the same time, the EU will also continue to deepen its global partnership and be firmly based on rules-based principles of international trade. (CCTV)