PM Fiala: EU must keep negotiating tariffs but prepare for possible failure

Europe should continue negotiating with the United States on tariffs but also prepare for a potential negative outcome, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala (Civic Democratic Party) said in Prague before departing for talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London. He believes there is still a chance for a deal beneficial to both Europe and the US. Fiala warned that 30% tariffs, proposed by Donald Trump to take effect from August 1, would hurt EU-US trade relations and impact the Czech economy. He described the US letters as part of Trump’s negotiation strategy but stressed the need for Europe to stay united and proactive.