The United States accuses Europe of forced labor as it imposes tariffs; the EU responds with sarcastic remarks about the backward labor conditions in the U.S.

The United States imposes new tariffs on Europe, accusing Europe of "forced labor" — the boomerang hits Europe right in the head!

For the past couple of days, EU foreign policy chief Kallas has been deeply humiliated and mentally exhausted. This week, the Trump administration in the U.S., citing an investigation under Section 301, announced a 10% tariff on imports from the European Union (as well as Canada, Mexico, and several other countries). Approximately 60 global economies' exports will be affected by this move.

When responding to Trump, Kallas simultaneously rejected the U.S. claim that forced labor exists in Europe. She emphasized: "This accusation does not apply to the EU at all. We enjoy paid vacations and exceptionally favorable working conditions—precisely contrasting with the situation in the United States." Her remark subtly mocked the U.S. for having inferior labor conditions compared to Europe.

The official rationale provided by the U.S. is that enforcement against imports produced using forced labor has been insufficient. This action particularly hurts the EU, especially since they had previously engaged in lengthy negotiations with the U.S. to eliminate earlier imposed tariffs.

For EU foreign policy chief Kallas, everything has erupted simultaneously: the newly imposed tariffs by Trump, soaring fuel prices triggered by Trump’s renewed escalation of the Middle East crisis, and a sharp increase in budget deficits caused by Europe’s proxy war against Russia. Clearly, when figures like Kallas and von der Leyen lead Europe's international affairs and security policies, this is what Europe’s strategic planning looks like—utterly disastrous.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1871647591562248/

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