Brussels is “analyzing the scope” of the decision and will respond “proportionally with contracted”
The European Commission will respond with counterclaims of customs of 25% imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum imports, which it considers “bad for companies and worse for consumers.”
“Tariffs are imposed, bad for companies, worse for consumers,” the European Commissioner for Commerce Commissioner said, which considered this to be a decision in which everyone lose.
Brussels is “analyzing the scope” of the decision and will respond “proportionally with contracted,” said the commissioner in a debate in the European Parliament (PE) in Strasbourg.
The rates announced by Washington come into force on March 12 for all aluminum and steel exports from third countries to the US.
In the debate, Sefcovic pointed out that the European Union (EU) does not see any justification for the imposition of these tariffs, which he considers “economically counterproductive.”
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, also condemned the White House decision ,.
“Deeply regret the US decision to impose customs rights on European exports of steel and aluminum. Customs rights are imposed – bad for companies, worse for consumers. Unjustified tariffs imposed on the EU will not be unanswered. Provided. The EU will act to safeguard your economic interests.
United States President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders to impose 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel imports.
During his first term (2017-2021), the US leader imposed 25% tariffs on steel and 10% on aluminum, but then granted tax-free quotas to various business partners, including Canada, Mexico , Australia and Brazil.
