EU says it could retaliate against US tariffs if no trade deal is reached

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Source: USA Today

July 12, 2025, 10:13 p.m. ET


WASHINGTON – The European Union warned it could retaliate against the United States if a trade agreement has not been reached by August 1, opening a new front in the fight with President Donald Trump over higher tariffs.

Negotiators from the EU have worked for weeks to strike a deal with the Trump administration. In a statement on July 12, the European Commission said it would continue to work toward a resolution.

"At the same time, we will take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests, including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures if required," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement.

The EU paused planned countermeasures on more than $24 billion of goods from the United States in April after Trump delayed an announced tariff hike for 90 days amid trade negotiations. However, after Trump unveiled a 30% tariff for the European Union on July 12, the 27-country bloc suggested it might retaliate in kind.

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2025/07/12/eu-tariffs-countermeasures-trade-war-trump/84854984007/

[Scrivener7]

1. As they should.

[creon]

2. Yes

The EU should respond

[zorbasd]

6. Just tariff IT services from the US, and you'll

see the fascists in the Krasnov Regime lose it.
Start owning the magat fascists.

[JustAnotherGen]

3. I really

Wish they would. Like damn it all. Would ONE bloc or country hold the damn line?

Just one?

Please.

Tell him to fuck off.
Ban your citizens from coming here.

[RainCaster]

4. I want to see the EU sell off our bond debt

That is TSF's kryptonite. Canada and Japan can join in with that effort.

[wolfie001]

5. tRUMP's TACO Train is always at the ready!