The European Commission expressed concern over President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). European Commission spokesperson Eva Hrnczirzova emphasized the need for global cooperation to strengthen the world's resilience to international health threats.

Germany said Tuesday it will try to dissuade U.S. President Donald Trump from pulling out from the World Health Organization as many global health experts fear the move could substantially weaken global health security.

As the Commission struggles to find new outlets for its exports, the question of whether this will be enough in the face of the tariffs Donald Trump is threatening to impose remains open. #EuropeNews

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to hit the European Union with tariffs and said his administration was discussing a 10% punitive duty on Chinese imports because fentanyl is being sent from China to the U.