European Commission (EC) president Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the European Union (EU) stands ready to negotiate with the United States, noting that the block has earlier offered zero-for-zero tariffs for industrial goods.
The official added that the EU is "always ready for a good deal", but is also "prepared to respond through countermeasures and defend our interests".
Von der Leyen also stated that the EU will strengthen its single market in response to U.S. tariffs.