There is still no strategy defined by the European Union to respond to the duties imposed by the President of the United States on many imported goods, including 25% on European cars. For the moment only phrases of circumstance from the summit of the EU Commission
Made against words. At 6 on April 3, 2025 duties entered into force, i.e. taxes on import, 25% against cars in entrance into the United States market from the European Union nations. Measurement made by the president Donald Trump When in our part it was the late evening of April 2nd. But it had been announced and threatened even before the presidential elections of last November. The concrete answer from Brussels? It is not clear what it is, at least from the first words of Ursula von der leyenpresident of the European Commission.
Trump duties, von der leyen: “We will be at the side of who will be hit”
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The Von der Leyen pronounced some words on the morning of April 3 while he was in Uzbekistan. “We must prepare for the impact that we will inevitably have. But the EU has everything it needs to overcome the storm. And unity is our strength. We will always be on the side of those who see their rights damaged“. How?” We have already announced new measures to support the steel and cars sectors. Last week we limited the amount of steel that can be imported into Europe without duties. This will give more breath to these strategic industries. Now we will also summon strategic dialogues With the steel, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors. And others will follow. “Yes, but to do what?” There is an alternative road. It is not too late to face concerns through i negotiations. That’s why our Commerce Commissioner, Maros Sefcovic, is in constant contact with his US counterparts. We will work for Reduce barriersnot to increase them. Let’s move from comparison to negotiation “.
US dice, Europe: “There is no clear path”
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In fact, words. While for a few hours each European car landed in an American port will cost a quarter more to companies. It means (at least) a quarter less in profits. And when the first ones fall, the first to put us back, directly or indirectly, are always workers and consumers. Our. Ursula also remarked that “there seems to be no order in the disorder. There is no clear path through complexity and chaos which occurs when all the commercial partners of the United States are affected. “Words. Dark.
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