Large majority of Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against US, poll finds

European firms are likely to be hit hard including German car manufacturers. Photograph: Jens Schlueter/Getty Images

A large majority of western Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against the US, a survey has suggested, if Donald Trump introduces sweeping import duties for major trading partners as expected this week.

The US president appears likely to unleash a range of tariffs, varying from country to country, on Wednesday, which he has called Liberation Day. He also said last week that a 25% levy on cars shipped to the US would come into force the next day.