Listeners, welcome to the European Union Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest updates on tariffs, the US, and former President Donald Trump’s policies as they impact Europe.
This week’s headline story revolves around the recent wave of tariffs set in motion during Trump’s second term and how it is reshaping the relationship between the United States and the European Union. According to Politico and reporting compiled in Wikipedia’s recent overview of US tariff action, tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in early 2025 surged the average US tariff rate to as high as 27%, the highest level in over one hundred years. As of September 2025, this rate has settled somewhat but still sits at a significant 17.9%. Revenue from these tariffs has reached more than $30 billion monthly, a stark contrast to under $10 billion per month just a year earlier.
The most notable move came when Donald Trump enacted a blanket 10% tariff on nearly all imports beginning in April, followed quickly by the implementation of special “reciprocal” tariffs targeting specific countries, including European Union member states. These country-specific tariffs were rolled out despite warnings from economists and business leaders about the inflationary risks and impact on supply chains.
Within the European Union, exports to the United States are now subject to an average 15% tariff rate according to Fortune and Modern Diplomacy. Analysts at ING Bank are forecasting that as a direct result of these measures, EU exports to the US could drop by up to 17% over the next two years, potentially shaving 0.3% off the Union's GDP growth.
On the political front, the spring and summer of 2025 saw intense negotiations. As reported by the Council on Foreign Relations, the EU initially responded to Trump’s tariffs with their own retaliatory duties, ranging between 10% and 25% on a variety of US goods including tobacco, motorcycles, poultry, steel, and aluminum. However, in April, both sides agreed to a ninety-day pause on new tariff enforcement to make room for renewed negotiations. This pause was later extended several times, fueled by a desire to avoid a trade war spiraling further out of control.
The court system has also become involved. In late August, a US appeals court ruled that Trump may have overstepped his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, but crucially allowed the tariffs to remain in place, at least temporarily. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in early November, a decision that may shape US-EU trade for years to come.
Manufacturers and retailers across Europe continue to brace for volatility. Sectors most exposed to US tariffs—autos, luxury goods, and heavy industry—are already reporting smaller order books and have started contingency planning.
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