The European Commission is investigating whether to tighten its current system of quotas on steel imports to protect EU producers from new tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump plans to impose on incoming steel and aluminium on March 12.

The European Union has vowed to take firm and proportionate countermeasures in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.

The European Union’s executive branch has vowed to “take firm and immediate action” against U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum.

The European Commission said on Monday it would react to protect EU interests after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of impending metals tariffs, but will not respond until it has clarification of the measures.

The European Union intends to retaliate against planned U.S. tariffs on its steel and aluminum exports, a top official said Tuesday. "Unjustified tariffs on the EU will not go unanswered—they will tri

The European Union plans to safeguard its economic interests by imposing countermeasures in response to the U.S. tariffs, according to EU officials.

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The unjustified tariffs on the EU would trigger firm and proportionate countermeasures, Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement.

U.S. tariffs could cause the prices of steel and aluminum cans to rise, an increase that may ultimately be passed on to consumers.

President Donald Trump reinstated 25% tariffs on global steel imports in a Feb. 10, 2025, proclamation, “ Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States .” In a second proclamation, Trump raised tariffs on global aluminum imports from 10% to 25%.