Germany urges EU unity after Trump unveils sweeping tariffs

The EU's Ursula von der Leyen has warned that the bloc is prepared to respond to new US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump's administration. Germany also criticized Trump's trade measures. DW has more.

• Many countries have responded with dismay after US President Donald Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" ranging from 10% to 49%
• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the fallout from the tariffs, including a new 20% tariff on EU exports, "will be dire for millions of people"
• Germany called for the EU to be united in its response to the trade measures from Trump
• Financial markets across the world have marked losses after the tariff announcement

Here is a roundup of events on Thursday, April 3, related to the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.