Samarkand, April 3 (LaPresse) – "The tariffs represent a severe blow to the global economy." This was stated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after the tariffs announced by the U.S. administration under Donald Trump. "The consequences" of the tariffs announced by the U.S. administration "will be terrible for millions of people worldwide. Spending, transportation, and medicines will cost more," and this particularly harms the most vulnerable citizens," von der Leyen added. "The European Union is ready to negotiate with the United States, but it is also preparing to respond with countermeasures," concluded the European Commission President.