The president of CIP, Armindo Monteiro, said he expects 'a firm response' from European leaders at the extraordinary European Council on Thursday to consider the US President's threat to proceed with new tariffs on eight European countries.
CIP president expects 'a firm response' from Europe to Trump's tariffs
Tuesday, 20 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
CIP is the Confederation of Portuguese Business (Confederação Empresarial de Portugal), the main employers’ association that represents companies and sector groups in Portugal. It lobbies government on economic and labour policy and its statements are watched by investors, employers and workers when debates arise over funding rules and labour reforms.
