On April 1, 2025, the European Union (EU) will begin imposing countermeasures in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. This action follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to apply tariffs worth $28 billion on these imports.
The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, announced that the EU will retaliate with tariffs valued at €26 billion (approximately $28 billion). The commission, which oversees trade matters for the EU’s 27 member states, confirmed that the countermeasures will target a wide range of U.S. goods, including agricultural products, motor vehicles, and industrial machinery.
In a statement, von der Leyen emphasized the EU’s need to protect its industries from unfair trade practices. “As the United States is imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, the EU is left with no option but to take measures to safeguard our interests,” she said. The European Commission has been closely monitoring the situation and is committed to defending the EU’s market access.
These retaliatory tariffs are a direct response to the U.S. trade policies that have strained transatlantic relations since the Trump administration’s introduction of steel and aluminum tariffs. The EU’s decision to take action underscores its resolve in protecting its economic interests while adhering to global trade rules.
This new development marks the latest chapter in a trade dispute that has seen significant impacts on global supply chains and international relations. Both sides now face a period of heightened trade tensions, with the future of trade policy between the EU and U.S. remaining uncertain.
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