U.S. Tariffs on Alu & Steel: EU Response

The EU's strategic response to US tariffs includes targeted countermeasures. Discover which products are impacted and access VIP downloads

The image depicts a visual representation of the trade conflict between the US and the EU, highlighting the strategic response through targeted countermeasures and the impact on various products.

The recent imposition of 25% tariffs by the US on steel and aluminium imports from the European Union (EU) has sparked a wave of responses, with the EU now preparing to unleash countermeasures of its own. This is no minor development; with a combined value of €26 billion, the EU’s response is strong, direct, and reflective of the importance of maintaining balanced trade relations.

For professionals in customs, export control, and sanctions, understanding the nuances of these countermeasures is crucial.

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Key Questions Answered in This Blog

• What are the recent US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium imports?

• Why does the EU consider these tariffs unjustified?

• How is the EU responding with countermeasures?

• What are the key steps in implementing these countermeasures?

• How will the EU’s new countermeasures impact businesses, both in the EU and the US?

• What are the prospects for future EU-US trade negotiations?

  
  

Downloads & Resources

• Press Release of the EU Commission on U.S. Tariffs on Aluminium & Steel

• FAQ on EU Countermeasures on on U.S. Tariffs on Aluminium & Steel

• Press Release of the EU Commission on the suspension of countermeasures against the U.S. Tariffs on Aluminum & Steel (2023)

• EU Regulation suspending the countermeasures on the suspension of countermeasures against the U.S. Tariffs on Aluminum & Steel listing the products concerned

• EU Regulation imposing countermeasures against the U.S. Tariffs on Aluminum & Steel listing the products concerned

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"The imposition of tariffs is not just about numbers—it’s about the impact on businesses, economies, and consumers. The EU’s response is both necessary and proportionate to protect its economic interests." Arne Mielken, Managing Director Customs Manager Ltd

Abbreviations Used In This Blog

• EU: European Union

• US: United States

• WTI: World Trade Organization

• FTA: Free Trade Agreement

• Enforcement Regulation: Regulation that governs the application of EU countermeasures to safeguard its interests in global trade disputes.

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