Background of the Dispute European countries have shown strong support for Ukraine amid rising tensions between the United States and Ukraine. This situation unfolded after a meeting in the Oval Office where critical remarks were made against Ukraine’s leadership.

The European Union is insisting that the 27-nation bloc is not out to undermine the United States as U.S. President Donald Trump put it.

Transatlantic trade tensions have escalated following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25 percent tariff on European imports, with European countries warning that Europe will react “firmly and immediately” against unjustified barriers.

President Trump accuses the European Union of cheating the United States, sparking tensions and threats of new tariffs.

Global leaders have reacted after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump clashed in wild scenes at the White House.

In a recent report, the European Central Bank (ECB) highlighted trade tariffs as one of the European economy's major challenges. This assessment came just days after the U.S. administration decided to slap a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum imports, along with additional levies on cars, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.

Hungary's minister of foreign affairs and trade pointed out.