The European Commission stated on Monday (10.FEV.2025) that will “protect the interests of companies, workers and consumersOf the EU (European Union) if the US puts in force “unjustified measures”As the imposition of additional rates on block products.
On Sunday (9.FEV), US President Donald Trump (Republican Party), which will tax all steel and aluminum imports into the country by 25%. Taxes would add to those who already exist.
“We have not received any official notification on the imposition of additional EU products. We will not respond to large ads without details or clarification in writing. The EU sees no justification for the imposition of tariffs on its exports. We will react to protect the interests of companies, workers and European consumers from unjustified measures”Said the European Commission in a statement (in English – PDF – 25 KB).
“The imposition of tariffs would be illegal and economically counterproductive, especially considering the profoundly integrated production chains that the EU and the US have established through transatlantic trade and investment”He said.
“Tariffs are essentially imposed. By imposing tariffs, the US would be taxing its own citizens, increasing business costs and feeding inflation. In addition, rates increase economic uncertainty and impair the efficiency and integration of global markets ”said the agency.
Trump told journalists on Sunday (9.FEV) that he will announce this Monday (10.FEV) the start of 25% application on steel and aluminum imports.
The US president said he will also announce, in the coming days, what he called “reciprocal rates”. The targets will be countries that, according to the Republican, are in advantage of the US market.
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