The imposition of duty 30% on products imported from Mexico and the EU in the US since August 1, the US President announced earlier today (12/7/25) Donald Trump.
US President Donald Trump’s threat to Imposition of 30% duty on products from the European UnionSince August 1st, it is a tactic of negotiations, three European officials told Reuters.
Following the announcement of President Trump’s 30% duties to EU exports, European Commission President Ursula von der Laieni said in a statement that the EU’s readiness to continue working for an agreement until August 1, but at the same time to adopt proportional countermeasures if needed.
The entire statement by the Commission Chairman is as follows:
“We note the letter sent by US President Trump, describing a revised tariff rate and a new timetable. The imposition of 30% duties on EU exports would have distributed basic transatlantic supply chains to the detriment of businesses, consumers and patients on both sides of the Atlantic.
Few economies in the world are open and maintain fair commercial practices at the level of the European Union. The EU has steadily prioritized a solution after negotiating with the US, which reflects our commitment to dialogue, stability and a constructive transatlantic partnership. We remain ready to continue working for an agreement until August 1st.
At the same time, we will take all necessary measures to protect EU interests, including adopting analog countermeasures, if necessary. In the meantime, we continue to deepen our global partnerships, based firmly on the principles of rules -based international trade. “
Brussels was preceded by Washington before posting the Trump letter on duties
The United States had previously informed the European Union of a letter of announcement of the 30% import duty on imports of European products, a European Commission spokesman said.
Rome must remain committed to commercial conversations to avoid polarization
It is crucial to remain committed to trade negotiations with the US in order to avoid further polarization, the Italian prime minister’s office said after US President Donald Trump’s posting to impose 30% on European products.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is optimistic that a “fair agreement” could be achieved for tariffs between the European Union and the US, the same statement added.
Rome fully supports the European Commission’s efforts, according to the Prime Minister’s Office in Rome.
The Netherlands: ‘Alarming’ the announcement on the imposition of an American duty
The US announcement on a 30% duty on imports of European products since August 1 is “alarming” and not the way to walk forward, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Dikov said in a post on the social networking platform.
“The European Commission may calculate in our full support. As the EU must remain united and decisive to achieve a result with the US, which will be mutually beneficial,” he said.
Germany: Call of immediate conversations from BDI Industrial Union
The BDI Industrial Association in Germany has called on the need for emergency talks aimed at erupting a escalating trade war, following US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 30% import duty on products by the European Union.
“President Trump’s announcement is a sign of danger to the two Atlantic coasts,” said Wolfgang Niendermark, a member of the BDI Executive Council.
“BDI calls on the German government, the European Commission and the US government to find solutions very quickly through an objective dialogue and to avoid escalation,” he added.