EU vows countermeasures to US tariffs; bourbon, jeans, peanut butter, motorcycles easy targets

High tension between the EU and the United States. The Commission would like to hit iconic products such as Harley Davidson

Europe's revenge on U.S. tariffs will hit America where it hurts most, targeting treasured exports like bourbon, jeans, and motorcycles

U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered,” European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen said.

EU vows countermeasures to US tariffs; bourbon, jeans, peanut butter, motorcycles easy targets

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed that U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered” and will trigger tough countermeasures from the 27-nation bloc

Europe promises a swift and forceful response to the 25 percent US tariffs on steel and aluminum. A package of EU retaliation measures targeting iconic American products from 2018 is already ready for reuse.

Here's what Europe could target for countermeasure tariffs

The European Union is preparing countermeasures in response to President Trump’s new steel and aluminum tariffs, with potential targets including American-made bourbon, jeans, and motorcycles.

EU Vows to Tax US Bourbon, Jeans, Peanut Butter, Motorcycles

U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered,” European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Feb. 11, adding that they will trigger tough countermeasures.