The United States imposed tariffs of 25% against European allies.
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The 25% tariffs applied specifically to steel and aluminum products and their derivatives, not to all European imports. In May 2025, Trump later announced an increase of steel tariffs from 25% to 50%, though this was subsequently paused or negotiated within a broader framework agreement.
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PrimaryEuropean Commission - Press release IP/25/740On 10 February 2025, the US announced that it would impose 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium and derivative products. The tariffs took effect on 12 March 2025.
SecondaryCNBCU.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports came into effect Wednesday (March 12, 2025), applying to imports from the EU and other trading partners.