EU threatens countermeasures over US tariffs, Trump says he is open to talks. Jul 14, 2025 ... saying he would impose a 30% tariff on most imports from the EU and Mexico next month, ...

Explore the ongoing trade tensions over tariffs as the EU warns the U.S. to reach a deal or face countermeasures.

The European Union could hit the United States with counter-tariffs on 93 billion euros ($109 billion) worth of U.S. goods if the two sides fail to reach a trade deal by Washington's August 1 deadline for imposing import levies.

The European Commission plans to submit counter-tariffs on 93 billion euros ($109 billion) of U.S. goods for approval to EU members, while its trade chief will hold talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.