European trade ministers meet to forge strategy after Trump's surprise 30% tariffs

European trade ministers are meeting in Brussels after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 30% tariffs on the European Union. The tarrfois againt the EU, America’s largest trading partner, could disrupt economies and raise prices on goods like French cheese and German electronics. Brussels has delayed retaliatory tariffs, initially set for Monday, to allow time for negotiations until August 1. European leaders emphasize unity but are preparing countermeasures if talks fail. Meanwhile, the EU is strengthening ties with Asian and South American nations, seeking to diversify its economic partnerships amid ongoing tensions with the U.S.