In Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed approval of US President Donald Trump's decision to halt reciprocal tariffs. Von der Leyen emphasized the importance of clear and consistent conditions for trade and supply chains to operate smoothly. She highlighted that tariffs negatively impact businesses and consumers as they act as taxes. Von der Leyen advocated for a tariff-free agreement between the European Union and the United States to alleviate such burdens.