The EU responds to Trump: Extra tariffs are being introduced on American products

A new era in the economic relations of long-standing partners entered into force with customs duties Donald Trump who Evropa does not welcome with folded arms.

It is introducing counter-tariffs on goods from the United States worth 26 billion euros, or 28 billion dollars, starting in April. Extra tariffs will be imposed on jeans, bourbon, motorcycles, cars, peanut butter...

European customs

The European Commission announced that it will lift the current suspension of tariffs on American products from April 1, and a new package of countermeasures against American goods will be presented by mid-April, he reported. Reuters.

"Our countermeasures will be introduced in two steps, starting on April 1st, and will be fully effective from April 13th." We are ready to engage in dialogue. I have assigned Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič the task of renewing negotiations and exploring better solutions with the US," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The EU labeled these measures as "swift and proportionate" reactions to the introduction of steel tariffs.

Increased tariffs of 25 percent on steel and aluminum imports from other countries, introduced by US President Donald Trump, came into effect today.

Trump's tariffs

US President Donald Trump introduced tariffs of 25 percent on goods from the European Union, and he previously accused the Union of being formed only to "cheat" the USA.

This is the first time in Trump's second term that tariffs have hit all countries. Until March 12, the tariffs were focused only on China, Mexico and Canada. Several countries, including the UK and Australia, have tried to negotiate an exemption, but without success.

As a reason, Trump highlighted the fact that "they no longer buy American cars or other products in Europe, and that Americans massively use vehicles from Germany and other EU countries." It was similar during his first post-presidential term.

Source: Vreme/Reuters