If the European Union (EU) “deeply regrets” the measures decided by President Donald Trump, he still responds. The European Commission announced Wednesday morning that it would apply customs duties “strong but provided” to a series of American products as of April 1, in response to US taxes of 25 % in steel and aluminum.
Canada, China, Japan and Australia are also worried, while Donald Trump’s objective is to protect the American steel industry, which sees that its production falls from year to year, facing an increasingly vigorous competition, especially Asia.
26 billion assigned euros
“Customs duties are taxes. They are bad for business and, worse, for consumers, “said Ursula von der Leyen.” The works are at stake. In Europe and the United States. “The European Commission …