U.S. tariffs: EU pauses countermeasures to allow space for negotiations
The European Union has paused its countermeasures on unjustified U.S. trade tariffs to allow time and space for EU-U.S. negotiations. The…
President Trump exempts certain high-tech imports from China from U.S. tariffs
While reaffirming the "national emergency" declared in a prior executive order aimed at addressing the threat posed by persistent U.S.…
China raises additional tariffs to 125 percent on U.S. imports
China will raise the additional tariffs on products imported from the United States to 125 percent, effective from Saturday (April…
U.S. suspends most reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, escalates duties on China to 125%
U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed his announced executive order suspending the application of country-specific reciprocal tariffs for 90 days—except…
Pausing of U.S. tariffs for Europe: Responses by EU politicians
While finalising the adoption of the EU countermeasures that saw strong support from the EU Member States, the EU Commission…
EU Member States back Commission proposal of trade countermeasures against the U.S.
Today, EU Member States have voted in favour of the European Commission's proposal to introduce trade countermeasures against the United…
China reaffirms commitment to opening up at roundtable with U.S. businesses
China's Ministry of Commerce hosted a roundtable meeting with U.S.-funded companies on Sunday, reaffirming the country's commitment to reform and…
ACEA urges dialogue to resolve auto tariffs and to avoid harmful response
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) urges the European Commission to seek a constructive, negotiated resolution with the United States…
U.S. tariffs: EU proposes zero-for-zero deal on industrial goods — or warns of trade retaliation
During a press appearance with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used the…
UNCTAD on global trade tensions: “This hurts the vulnerable and the poor”
In a low-growth, high-debt global economy, higher tariffs risk weakening investment and trade flows - adding uncertainty to an already…
BusinessEurope: New U.S. tariffs undermine the transatlantic economy
According to the influential European business association, the unilateral US decision to impose additional tariffs on all major US trading…
U.S. universal tariffs: AmCham EU urges “de-escalation in tit-for-tat dispute”
The US administration announced the imposition of a 20% tariff on most imports from the EU. In response, the EU…
U.S. tariffs announcement: Statement by EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič
"Following the decision by the U.S. Administration to impose across-the-board tariffs on European Union goods, the EU will respond in a calm,…
ifo Institute: Trump tariffs could reduce Germany’s GDP by 0.3 percent
The tariffs announced by U.S. President Trump would cause significant damage to the German economy. According to initial calculations by…
Announcement of new U.S. tariffs: Statement by President von der Leyen
EU Commission President von der Leyen has strongly criticized the United States' decision to impose universal tariffs, calling it a…
EU politicians comment on U.S tariffs: Unjustified, illegal, and disproportionate
In response to the decision of US President Donald Trump to install 20% unjustified, illegal, and disproportionate tariffs on EU…
U.S. President Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariff Declaration: Documents and analysis
U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariff measures during a White House Rose Garden ceremony on April 2, 2025,…
U.S. tariffs: Austrian economists look at the challenges for the EU steel industry
Europe’s steel industry is under mounting pressure. New 25% US tariffs further threaten its global competitiveness, at a time when…
Despite U.S. car tariffs: AmCham EU wants to strengthen transatlantic e-commerce
While U.S. President Donald Trump announced punitive import tariffs on European cars and car parts, the American Chamber of Commerce…
U.S. tariffs on cars and car parts: EU stakeholder responses
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is deeply concerned by the US President’s announcement of additional tariffs on the car…
U.S. tariffs: Statements by MEPs and stakeholders
Leading MEPs react to the EU Commission's countermeasures against unjustified U.S. tariffs: "The EU-US trade partnership is the largest in…
Unjustified U.S. steel and aluminium tariffs: EU Commission takes countermeasures
In response to the imposition of new, unjustified US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium imports, the Commission has launched…