The European Union postponed 90 days of introducing mirror tariffs in response to Trump.
On April 10, the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Lien reported.
We took note of the announcement of President Trump.
We want to give Dornias a chance.
Ultimately, in the final adoption of the EU counteriers, which received strong support from our member states, we will suspend them for 90 days.
If negotiations are not satisfactory, our …
– Ursula von der Lain (@Venderleyen) April 10, 2025
The relevant duties of the European Union should have been valid on April 15. However, on the eve of US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause with 10% reduced duties for the EU, so Europe answered.
EU tariffs for the United States should enter into force on April 15. 26 countries voted for this, and only Hungary performed.
The European Commission wrote that they can suspend their duties in relation to the United States if the latter agrees to a fair and balanced agreed decision. The EU did not report the details what goods and what volumes will be introduced. According to Politico, tariffs can be applied to products such as soybeans, motorcycles and orange juice.
Prior to this, Reuters wrote that the initial circuits of the EU for imports with the United States, which will reach 28 billion euros, will include various products – from the dental thread to diamonds. This is the answer to the responsibilities that Trump put on European steel and aluminum, that is, the EU does not impose mirror duties at this time.
Source: Racurs
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