The European Union has announced countermeasures worth up to $28 billion in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, escalating transatlantic trade tensions.
The move comes after President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports to the United States took effect Wednesday. Brussels has condemned the tariffs as “unjustified” and will impose its own levies on American exports, including boats, bourbon and motorcycles.
The measures, described by the European Commission as “swift and proportionate,” will take effect in April.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: “The trade relations between the European Union and the U.S. are the biggest in the world. They have brought prosperity and security to millions of people, and trade has created millions of jobs on both sides of the Atlantic.” She added, “As of this morning the United States is applying a 25% tariff on imports of steel and aluminum. We deeply regret this measure. Tariffs are taxes. They are bad for business, and even worse for consumers.”
Von der Leyen said the EU’s countermeasures would be rolled out in stages, beginning April 1 and fully in place by April 13.
She maintained that Brussels remained open to negotiations, saying: “We firmly believe that in a world fraught with geopolitical and economic uncertainties, it is not in our common interest to burden our economies with tariffs. We are ready to engage in meaningful dialogue.”
READ ALSO
U.S. Trade Representative Hits Back at EU ‘Punitive’ Tariffs, Citing National Security Concerns
The United States has condemned the European Union’s retaliatory tariffs as an attack on its national security, accusing Brussels of hindering American efforts to reindustrialize. The European Commission has announced countermeasures worth up to $28 billion in response to President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, which took effect Wednesday. The move…
Trump Moves to Dismantle Biden-Era Sanctions as State Department Delists Alexander Manolev
The State Department has removed Bulgarian businessman and former deputy economy minister Alexander Manolev from a Biden administration sanctions designation, a State Department official confirmed exclusively Friday to The Pavlovic Today. Manolev had been publicly designated in 2021 under Section 7031(c), a State Department authority that bars foreign officials and their immediate family members from…
Air Serbia’s Sweet Dilemmas: Where to Fly Next?
Air Serbia’s Sweet Dilemmas campaign is inviting travellers to follow their dreams this summer and choose where to go next. Launched on 4 May, the campaign appears across billboards and illuminated displays at selected locations in Belgrade, as well as on digital platforms and social media. With a warm, sensory-led concept, Air Serbia turns travel planning…
Brave Stories of Cancer Survivors
Cancer is a diagnosis that brings fear, uncertainty, and many difficult emotions. Yet, for many people, it also awakens courage, determination, and a renewed appreciation for life. Around the world, countless individuals have faced this serious disease and come through it with strength, resilience, and hope. Every cancer journey is deeply personal. Each story includes…
