EU Delays Countermeasures on U.S. Products to Mid-April

The postponement aims to allow more time for U.S. negotiations and internal EU consultations on the final product list.

The European Union has postponed its planned countermeasures on U.S. products, originally set to begin in early April, to mid-April 2025.
The delay is intended to provide additional time for negotiations with the U.S. administration regarding tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Internal EU discussions, influenced by member states like Spain, France, and Italy, contributed to the delay, with concerns about potential U.S. tariffs on European wines and spirits.
The European Commission has aligned the timelines of its two planned phases of countermeasures to streamline consultations with member states.
The final list of U.S. products to be targeted by EU tariffs remains under review, with a focus on balancing the interests of EU producers, exporters, and consumers.