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EU preparing "robust, calibrated" response to new U.S. import tariffs, Commission says
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Posted on March 27, 2025
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The EU is planning a strong and timely response to the US's new import tariffs on vehicles, aiming for significant impact.
EU Gears Up for Strong Response to US Vehicle Tariffs
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is preparing its response to the new import tariffs on imported vehicles announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, the European Commission said on Thursday.
"We have this announcement on cars. Next week we understand that a new suite of measures from the U.S., what they're calling their reciprocal tariffs, will come into force. We regret all of these, but we are preparing for all of these," Commission spokesman Olof Gill told reporters.
"I can't tell you exact timings for when our potential response to these still not implemented actions will come, but I can assure you that it will be timely, that it will be robust, that it will be well calibrated and that it will achieve the intended impact", he added.
(Reporting by Bart Meijer, Editing by Charlotte Van Campenhout)
Key Takeaways
- •EU is preparing a response to US vehicle import tariffs.
- •The response will be robust and well-calibrated.
- •Timely action is expected from the European Commission.
- •US tariffs are part of a suite of reciprocal measures.
- •The EU regrets the US's tariff actions.
Frequently Asked Questions about EU preparing "robust, calibrated" response to new U.S. import tariffs, Commission says
1What is the main topic?
The main topic is the EU's preparation for a response to the US's new import tariffs on vehicles.
2What is the EU's planned response?
The EU plans a robust and well-calibrated response to the US tariffs, aiming for timely and impactful action.
3Who announced the US import tariffs?
The US import tariffs on vehicles were announced by President Donald Trump.
