EU Moves To Retaliate on Trump Tariffs

9th April 2025

The EU has announced a series of tariffs on U.S. goods in response to trade measures imposed by the U.S. These tariffs target a range of products, including agricultural goods like soybeans, meat, and almonds, as well as industrial items such as steel and aluminum.

Here's the timeline for their implementation.

April 15, 2025: The first set of tariffs will take effect, covering items like cranberries and orange juice.

May 16, 2025: A 25% duty will be applied to a second batch of goods, including steel, meat, and polyethylene.

December 1, 2025: Tariffs on products like almonds and soybeans will be implemented.

A few items affected
Cranberries
Orange juice
Diamonds
Eggs
Dental floss
Sausages
Poultry

These measures are part of the EU's strategy to counter U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, aiming to protect its industries while maintaining a proportionate response.