BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union will be ready for tough negotiations with the United States to protect its own interests and will be pragmatic in trying to find solutions, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said as Europe braces for potential new U.S. tariffs.

European officials need to manage diplomatic negotiations in a more volatile geopolitical environment, the commission president said in reference to a possible trade war between the bloc and the U.S.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized Europe's commitment to safeguarding its economic security against increasing economic coercion, including sanctions and tariffs. She highlighted the need for a balanced approach focusing on trade,