Archive · 24 Jul 2026
EU Welcomes New US Tariffs
The European Union is happy with new tariffs the United States has put on countries like China, India, and the EU.
These tariffs are between 10% and 12.5%.
The EU thinks these tariffs match what was agreed in a trade deal between the EU and the US.
Some EU exports, like cork, diamonds, and aircraft parts, are exempt from these new tariffs.
The US is also planning more tariffs on the EU because of forced labor.
The EU thinks these new tariffs are unfair but wants to keep them under 15% as agreed in the deal.
The US recently warned that a fine the EU put on Google could make trade relations uncertain and risky for stability.
The EU welcomes new US tariffs as they align with the bilateral trade deal commitments.
New tariffs range from 10% to 12.5% on around 60 trading partners, including the EU.
Key European exports like cork, diamonds, and aircraft parts are exempt from additional duties.
The US plans to impose fresh tariffs on the EU over forced labor concerns.
The EU fined Google €890 million for anti-competitive practices, raising US concerns about trade relations.
- Who
- European Union, United States
- What
- New US tariffs imposed on trading partners, including the EU
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Transatlantic trade relations
- Why
- To align with bilateral trade deal commitments and address trade imbalances
EU Perspective
US Perspective
Tariff Alignment
EU Perspective
The EU welcomes the new US tariffs as they align with the bilateral trade deal commitments.
US Perspective
The US imposes tariffs to address trade imbalances and protect domestic industries.
Google Fine
EU Perspective
The EU sees the Google fine as a necessary measure to ensure fair competition in the digital sector.
US Perspective
The US views the Google fine as a potential threat to transatlantic stability and a risk to trade relations.
- Tariff Rates
- 10% to 12.5%
- Effective Date
- Friday
- EU Exempt Exports
- Cork, diamonds, aircraft, aircraft spare parts, generic medicines
- Google Fine Amount
- €890 million (nearly $1 billion)
- US Trade Representative
- Jamieson Greer
- EU Spokesperson
- Olof Gill