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EU response to US tariffs in March 2025

The EU countermeasures to US tariffs announced in von der Leyen's 12 March 2025 post.

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Von der Leyen
European Union
Mar 12, 2025, 07:34 AM
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Von der Leyen criticizes the US tariffs imposed on Europe
Von der Leyen criticizes the US tariffs imposed on Europe and announces strong but proportionate countermeasures.
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We deeply regret the US tariffs imposed on Europe. Tariffs are taxes. They are bad for business, and even worse for consumers. Today Europe takes strong but proportionate countermeasures. We remain ready to engage in dialogue ↓
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Apr 7, 2025, 01:18 PM
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“We'll remain in close contact to ensure that their interests - our interests - are well protected.”
Von der Leyen says she spoke with steel industry leaders about US tariffs and pledges to maintain close contact to protect their interests.
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I spoke to European steel and metal industry leaders to get their perspective on the impact of the US tariffs. This is helping us shape an effective EU response. We'll remain in close contact to ensure that their interests - our interests - are well protected. Read-out ⭣ europa.eu/!bwKQmX
On protecting the interests of European steel and metal industries.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Apr 10, 2025, 10:29 AM
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“While finalising the adoption of the EU countermeasures that saw strong support from our Member States, we will put them on hold for 90 days.”
Von der Leyen notes the announcement by President Trump and announces she will put EU countermeasures on hold for 90 days.
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We took note of the announcement by President Trump. We want to give negotiations a chance. While finalising the adoption of the EU countermeasures that saw strong support from our Member States, we will put them on hold for 90 days.
On putting EU countermeasures on hold following an announcement by President Trump.
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Von der Leyen criticizes the US tariffs imposed on Europe

“We'll remain in close contact to ensure that their interests - our interests - are well protected.”

“While finalising the adoption of the EU countermeasures that saw strong support from our Member States, we will put them on hold for 90 days.”