11.02.2025 17:54
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that they will take strong and proportional measures against the tariffs imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum imports. Von der Leyen warned that these tariffs would negatively affect both businesses and consumers.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that they will respond strongly to the United States' decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Von der Leyen made a written statement following the U.S. decision to apply a 25% customs duty on steel and aluminum imports.
"WILL NOT GO UNANSWERED"
Expressing deep sorrow over the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum exports, von der Leyen noted that tariffs mean taxes, which will negatively affect both businesses and consumers.
Von der Leyen stated, "Unjust tariffs against the EU will not go unanswered. Strong and proportionate countermeasures will be taken against unjust tariffs." She indicated that the EU will take action to protect its economic interests and emphasized that they will protect workers, businesses, and consumers in Europe.