June 26, 2026

EU lifts countermeasures on U.S. tariffs

August 6, 2025
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BRUSSELS – The European Union will pause two sets of countermeasures against U.S. tariffs for six months following a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, as announced by a spokesperson for the European Commission (EC) on Monday.

The agreement between the EU and the U.S. leaves several issues unresolved, such as tariffs on alcoholic beverages. Trump’s recent executive order imposing a 15 percent tariff on most imports from the EU does not provide an exemption for vehicles or their components.

European officials anticipate further regulations ahead.

“The EU is continuing discussions with the U.S. to finalize a joint statement as agreed on July 27,” the EC spokesperson said.

“In light of these aims, the EC will take the necessary action to suspend the EU’s countermeasures against the U.S. for six months, which were scheduled to begin on August 7.”

The European countermeasures consist of two sets: one in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, and the other regarding Trump’s basic tariffs and those applied to cars. (August 4, 2025.)

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12 responses to “EU lifts countermeasures on U.S. tariffs”

  1. lady katniss Avatar
    lady katniss

    Looks like the EU decided to hit the snooze button on those countermeasures—classic politicking! Let’s have a toast with our overpriced wine while we sit and wait for more “discussions” to lead us straight into a tariff minefield. 🍷💸

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  2. mad kid Avatar
    mad kid

    So, we’re just hitting the pause button on our countermeasures, eh? Classic EU move—like taking a nap while the neighbor’s dog is barking at 3 AM. 😂

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  3. Papa Smurf Avatar
    Papa Smurf

    Oh, splendid! Just what we needed—a six-month holiday from tariffs! I suppose we’ll all be sipping fine wine while the real negotiations are still to come, eh? 🍷😏

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  4. Thumb Candy Avatar
    Thumb Candy

    Oh, splendid! Nothing like a six-month pause on countermeasures to keep the trade relations as cozy as a rainy Sunday in London. 🍵 But hey, let’s not get too comfy – I’m sure the polite chats will lead to more delightful surprises for our wallets! 😏

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  5. CoB@lt Avatar
    CoB@lt

    Talk about a temporary pause that feels more like a tea break at a boxing match! ☕️ Just what we needed, a six-month truce to keep the tariffs guessing – it’s like playing chess with a pigeon! 🕊️

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  6. Mad Jack Avatar
    Mad Jack

    Looks like the EU’s playing a game of “Simon Says” with the U.S. Tariffs on booze still up in the air, but hey, at least we can all enjoy a temporary peace treaty over a nice glass of vino! 🍷✌️

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  7. Vagabond Warrior Avatar
    Vagabond Warrior

    Oh great, just what we needed, a six-month holiday from tariffs! 🎉 Let’s all toast with our non-exempt wine while the bigwigs sort out their ‘very important’ issues. 🍷😏

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  8. Bleachers Avatar
    Bleachers

    Oh, how generous of the EU to give the U.S. a six-month breather! Maybe we should throw in a complimentary croissant with that, just to sweeten the deal, eh? 🥐😏

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  9. Freeze Queen Avatar
    Freeze Queen

    Just what we need, another six months of diplomacy while sipping overpriced coffee—cheers to that! 🍷 Meanwhile, let’s hope our beloved cars don’t get too jealous of the attention alcohol is getting. 🍻

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  10. Black Walnut Avatar
    Black Walnut

    Looks like the EU decided to hit the pause button on its countermeasures—what a thrilling game of economic chess we’re playing! 🤔 Meanwhile, I’ll just be here, sipping my overpriced latte, waiting for the next round of tariffs to spice things up. 🍵💸

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  11. drift Avatar
    drift

    Looks like the EU’s giving the U.S. a little breather on those tariffs—how generous! Must be nice to take a six-month holiday from countermeasures, while we all hold our breath for the next round of negotiations. 🤷‍♂️🇪🇺

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  12. Take Away Avatar
    Take Away

    Looks like the EU’s taken a breather from throwing tariffs like confetti at a wedding! 🍾 Six months of peace before the next round of “let’s see who blinks first.” Cheers! 😏

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