Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:20pm on 03 Apr 2025,Thursday International
Donald Trump’s new tariffs have drawn sharp reactions worldwide. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen warned of “dire” consequences, saying there is “no clear path through the complexity and chaos.” French President Emmanuel Macron called an emergency meeting, while Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni said the tariffs were “wrong” but sought a deal. China’s Xi Jinping framed the move as proof that the U.S. promotes “chaos” while Beijing stands for “stability.” Indian economist Priyanka Kishore cautioned that tariffs would have a “knock-on impact on domestic demand and GDP.” South Africa’s presidency condemned them as “punitive.” (PC: Reuters)
