US EditionEU threatens countermeasures over US tariffs, Trump says he is open to talks
BELGIUM, JUL 15 – The European Union threatens 21 billion euros in tariffs on U.S. goods if no trade deal is reached before the U.S. 30% import duty takes effect on August 1, 2025.
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 30% tariffs on most imports from the European Union and Mexico starting next month.
- The announcement followed stalled negotiations and caused the EU to accuse the U.S. of resisting trade deals while warning of countermeasures if no deal is reached.
- EU trade ministers met in Brussels on Monday, calling the 30% tariff threat absolutely unacceptable as European industries prepare for potential impacts.
- Canada faces a 35% tariff starting in August, and a recent survey found 63% of Canadians support a hard negotiation approach despite risks to trade relations.
- The tariff threats have heightened global urgency to reach agreements, with officials like South Korea's trade envoy signaling possible deals in principle before tariffs kick in.
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