EU to impose counter-tariffs on U.S. goods in response to metals duties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday announced retaliatory measures against the United States over tariffs on European steel and aluminum, calling them “bad for business, and even worse for consumers.”

Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, speaks during a debate on 'European Council meetings and European Security' at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, 11 March 2025. The EU Parliament's session runs from 10 till 13 March 2025.

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“We deeply regret the U.S. tariffs imposed on Europe,” von der Leyen said in a statement, pledging “strong but proportionate countermeasures.”

We deeply regret the US tariffs imposed on Europe.

Tariffs are taxes.

They are bad for business, and even worse for consumers.

Today Europe takes strong but proportionate countermeasures.

We remain ready to engage in dialogue ↓ pic.twitter.com/5m1bGZjnsx

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) March 12, 2025

Noting that Washington has levied duties worth $28 billion, she said the EU will respond with $26 billion in tariffs on American imports.

Brussels plans to reinstate tariffs suspended under former President Joe Biden beginning April 1, then broaden them on April 13. Affected U.S. goods include peanut butter, bourbon, jeans, motorcycles, and boats.

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Source: Polskie Radio 24