The EU Pauses Reciprocal Tariff Measures on US Imports

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Gail Leeson
15 April 2025

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The EU has announced that it is pausing the implementation of reciprocal tariffs on the US. 

The EU, through Implementing Regulation 2025/77 amending Implementing Regulation (EU)2018/886 of 2018, has taken a hopeful step by placing the rebalancing measures on hold for a 90-day period. This pause in implementation clearly indicates the EU’s commitment to negotiation over retaliation.


In her statement dated 10th April, President von der Leyen makes it clear that there is firm support from all EU Member States to retaliate in kind to President Trump’s tariff increases. She also confirms that the EU is prepared to implement further countermeasures as and when necessary, a sign of caution in these uncertain times.

The statement can be found below.


STATEMENT_25_1036_EN.pdf


A list of goods affected by the Implementing Regulation (EU)2025/778, where retaliatory measures may be actioned, can be found within the text of the regulation at the link below. This list serves as a guide for potential trade implications and is subject to change. It may be updated as the present US tariff situation develops.



Implementing regulation - EU - 2025/778 - EN - EUR-Lex


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