EU warns US with tariffs on cars, planes if Trump talks falter

Flags of the European Union flutter outside The Europa Building prior to the Brussels IX Conference “Standing with Syria: meeting the needs for a successful transition”, in Brussels on March 17, 2025. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP)

BRUSSELS, Belgium —The European Union has announced plans to impose tariffs on US goods, including cars and planes, valued at 95 billion euros ($107 billion) if ongoing trade negotiations with the Trump administration fail.

The European Commission stated it will file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in response to US tariffs on EU products.

In April, President Donald Trump announced a 20-percent “reciprocal” tariff on most EU goods, but the measure was frozen until July, along with higher duties on several other countries.

European officials have expressed a willingness to continue negotiations with the US to reach a fair agreement before the July deadline.

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