ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, EU Trade Commissioner Dombrovskis stated that we proposed to the United States to implement zero tariffs on goods, and if no trade agreement is reached, we are also prepared to respond. If necessary, we are ready to take countermeasures.It is estimated that due to U.S. tariffs, the EU's GDP could lose 0.2%-0.6%; Europe does not want to see such a tariff war.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, an EU spokesperson said on Friday that European Commission Vice President Šefčovič will travel to Washington for negotiations before Sunday."The Trade Commissioner will go to Washington and try to sign an agreement. That is what we are focused on," said Olof Gill, the European Commission's trade spokesperson. "If we cannot achieve a good result, all options are on the table."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU has agreed to suspend retaliatory measures against U.S. tariffs set for April 15 for a period of 90 days. Preparations for further retaliatory measures are still ongoing, and all options remain on the table.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, EU diplomats stated that the EU is considering suspending the countermeasures against U.S. tariffs scheduled for April 15 for a period of 90 days.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, EU diplomats stated that the EU is considering suspending the countermeasures against U.S. tariffs scheduled for April 15 for a period of 90 days.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the European Commission stated that it will take the first batch of countermeasures against U.S. tariffs on April 15. The EU side indicated that if a fair deal is reached with the U.S., counter-tariffs could be suspended.

ChainCatcher news, according to Caixin, the 27 member states of the European Union voted to approve countermeasures imposing a 25% tariff on U.S. imports in retaliation for the tariffs on steel and aluminum announced by the Trump administration on March 12.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, there are market rumors that the EU trade chief discussed parameters for reducing tariffs with the United States.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, on Tuesday, European Commission spokesperson Olof Gill stated that the European Commission expects to submit a preliminary plan early next week to address the broad import tariffs announced by Trump."Early next week, we will basically present our plan. We will explain what the roadmap is, then consult with member states and industries, after which we will propose final measures to be submitted for a vote by the member states," the spokesperson said.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, an EU spokesperson said on Tuesday that despite the Trump administration's rejection of Brussels' proposal for "zero-for-zero" tariffs on all industrial products, the EU still hopes to avoid a trade war with the United States.White House trade advisor Peter Navarro stated on Monday that if the EU wants to reach an agreement, it needs to lower non-tariff barriers, including those created by value-added tax and food safety regulations. The EU spokesperson said, "The situation has not changed. We want to avoid tariffs... We are waiting for our American counterparts to engage in a meaningful way."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, European Commission Vice President Šefčovič stated that the EU will impose the first batch of tariffs on American imports starting from April 15, and the second batch of tariffs starting from May 15. The EU is imposing tariffs on the U.S. in response to the Trump administration's decision to impose tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles, as well as a uniform 20% tariff on other goods.In addition, the EU will establish an import oversight task force to monitor the potential diversion of goods due to U.S. tariffs. European Commission President von der Leyen said, "This is a significant turning point for the U.S." "Nevertheless, we are always ready to negotiate with the U.S."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, European Commission Vice President Šefčovič stated that the EU will impose the first batch of tariffs on U.S. imports starting from April 15, and the second batch of tariffs starting from May 15. The EU is imposing tariffs on the U.S. in response to the Trump administration's decision to impose tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles, as well as a 20% uniform tariff on other goods.In addition, the EU will establish an import monitoring task force to oversee the potential diversion of goods due to U.S. tariffs. European Commission President von der Leyen said, "This is a significant turning point for the U.S." "Nevertheless, we are always ready to negotiate with the U.S."

ChainCatcher News, U.S. President Trump stated that he will impose a 20% retaliatory tariff on each EU country and a 24% tariff on goods imported from Japan (Jin Ten)

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, EU insurance regulators have proposed a 100% capital support requirement for insurance companies holding crypto assets, citing the inherent risks and high volatility of crypto assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement from OpenAI, the Operator feature is now fully available to Pro users in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland.

ChainCatcher news, OKX responded on social media regarding the scrutiny of its Web3 services by EU regulators, stating, "The Bloomberg article is misleading. Like all other major cryptocurrency exchanges, OKX offers self-custody wallet services/exchange functions, acting as an aggregator to create efficiency for users. When Bybit was hacked, we took two measures: froze the relevant funds entering the CEX; developed a new feature that can detect and block hacker addresses from using our DEX or wallet services.Bybit's statement spread misinformation among journalists. OKX clarifies to the community: OKX is not under investigation; this is merely a case of Bybit's lack of security knowledge; our Web3 wallet services are no different from those offered by other industry participants."Previously, Bloomberg reported that sources familiar with the matter said that European cryptocurrency regulators are reviewing the usage of a service provided by the cryptocurrency exchange OKX, which hackers used to launder $1.5 billion in stolen funds from the trading platform Bybit. These individuals requested anonymity as the review process is confidential. They stated that national regulators from the 27 EU member states discussed the issue at a meeting hosted by the European Securities and Markets Authority's Digital Finance Standing Committee on March 6. OKX is regulated under the EU's new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, European Stability Mechanism (ESM) President Pierre Gramegna stated at a press conference following the Eurogroup meeting on Monday that the support for cryptocurrencies by the U.S. government under President Trump could undermine Europe's monetary sovereignty.Gramegna said: "The U.S. government's supportive stance on cryptocurrencies, especially dollar-denominated stablecoins, may raise certain concerns in Europe. U.S. support could ultimately lead to American and foreign tech giants launching popular payment solutions based on dollar stablecoins—its success could undermine Europe's monetary sovereignty and financial stability. The ESM supports the European Central Bank's efforts to realize a digital euro to maintain Europe's strategic autonomy. Today, digitizing Europe is more necessary than ever."It is reported that the ESM is an intergovernmental institution that provides financial assistance to member countries facing financial crises, aiming to maintain the long-term financial stability of the eurozone.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, ECB President Lagarde stated that the EU plans to launch the digital euro in October.Previous news, the ECB President said that the digital euro cannot be advanced unless legislation is completed.