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Trump Responds to Potential EU Ban on US Food Imports

by Andrew Powell
February 17, 2025 at 8:01 am
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Trump Responds to Potential EU Ban on US Food Imports

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after landing at the Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida on February 16, 2025 after attending the Daytona 500 car race earlier in the day. US President Donald Trump said Sunday he could meet "very soon" with Vladimir Putin, adding he believes his Russian counterpart genuinely wants to stop fighting in Ukraine. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

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President Donald Trump addressed the possibility of a ban on U.S. food imports by the European Union while on the runway in Palm Beach on Sunday before he left to attend the Daytona 500.

According to the Irish Star, when asked for his reaction, the Trump offered a short response. This discussion followed the president’s recent signing of a memo, which pledges reciprocal tariffs on both allies and adversaries, in response to what the Trump administration views as unfair and discriminatory trade practices.

“That’s alright. I don’t mind. Let them do it. Let them do it. They’re only hurting themselves if they do that,” Trump said.

He continued: “I can’t imagine it, but it doesn’t matter. We’re having reciprocal tariffs. Whatever they charge we charge — very simple. If a certain country like India, which is very high tariff, if they charge us ‘X’ dollars we charge them ‘X’ dollars. It’s a fair thing to do. Even the media said it was fair. And it’s going to be very good for the United States.”

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Trump on the EU possibly banning food imports from the US: "I don't mind. Let them do it. Let them do it." pic.twitter.com/TeytwZhl8f

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 16, 2025

On Friday, the European Commission announced its intention to respond “firmly and immediately” to the increased tariffs proposed by Trump, describing the “reciprocal” trade policy as unjustified and a step in the wrong direction.

Trade experts caution that the potential trade war the U.S. appears to be initiating could lead to higher domestic prices for products like food.

According to the Financial Times, the E.U. is set to convene next week to consider the implementation of import limits on U.S. crops such as soybeans and other foodstuffs, which are produced under different regulatory standards.

The White House fact sheet on the Trump administration’s “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” on trade says the U.S. will no longer be taken advantage by other nations.

“Gone are the days of America being taken advantage of. This plan will put the American worker first, improve our competitiveness in every area of industry, reduce our trade deficit, and bolster our economic and national security,” the memo reads. “The United States is one of the most open economies in the world, yet our trading partners keep their markets closed to our exports. This lack of reciprocity is unfair and contributes to our large and persistent annual trade deficit.”

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