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Montevideo, March 31st 2025 - 18:15 UTC

Tag: US tariffs on steel and aluminum

  • Thursday, March 13th 2025 - 17:57 UTC

    Trump threatens to impose 200% tariffs on all EU alcoholic products

    Trump claimed that tariffs on European products “will be great for the wine and champagne businesses in the US”

    US President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to impose a 200% tariff on all European Union (EU) alcoholic products, including wines, champagnes, and other beverages, in response to the reinstatement of a 50% tariff on American whiskey. The EU's tariffs, announced by the European Commission on Wednesday, are set to begin on April 1 and fully take effect by April 13, targeting US$ 19.6 billion in US imports. This move retaliates against Trump's recent 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports starting Thursday. The EU tariffs also revive previous measures from 2018 and 2020, impacting US$ 8.7 billion in US goods, focusing on products from Republican-led states like soybeans, beef, and poultry.

  • Monday, February 10th 2025 - 09:10 UTC

    Trump slaps 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports

    “Any steel coming into the United States is going to have to have a 25% tariff. Aluminum as well. 25% for both,” Trump explained

    US President Donald Trump announced this weekend that 25% tariffs would be applied to all steel and aluminum imports effective immediately. “Any steel coming into the United States is going to have to have a 25% tariff. Also aluminum. 25% for both,” Trump said aboard Air Force

  • Thursday, December 5th 2019 - 09:55 UTC

    Trump's tariffs puts Brazil's Bolsonaro and Argentine president elect Fernandez in the same boat

    The Brazilian far-right leader has already said Alberto Fernandez would turn his country into “the Venezuela of the south.”

    The South American four-nation trade bloc Mercosur began a tense meeting on Wednesday reeling from US steel and aluminium tariffs and a spat between its two biggest members. Foreign ministers of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay opened the two-day meeting in the southern Brazilian town of Bento Goncalves, paving the way for a head of state summit on Thursday.

  • Friday, July 20th 2018 - 10:03 UTC

    EU, Mexico and Canada warned they will retaliate if US imposes new tariffs on cars and autoparts

    At Thursday's hearing on the matter, Mexican Ambassador Geronimo Gutierrez Fernandez argued imports from his country did not threaten national security.

    The European Union, Mexico and Canada have said they will retaliate against the US if the White House places new tariffs on foreign cars and vehicle parts. The countries delivered the warning on Thursday to a panel examining whether to recommend the taxes on grounds of national security.

  • Tuesday, June 12th 2018 - 08:40 UTC

    G6 + 1 summit: PM May sides with Trudeau and pays tribute to his leadership

    “I want to pay a particular tribute to Prime Minister Trudeau for his leadership and skilful chairing,” underlined PM May

    Prime Minister Theresa May has paid tribute to Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's leadership after a G7 summit which she described as “difficult”. President Donald Trump attacked America's closest allies in tweets after leaving the meeting in Canada. He said Mr Trudeau was “very dishonest and weak” and “acts hurt when called out”.

  • Friday, March 9th 2018 - 11:39 UTC

    Sharp reaction from Asian nations to Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum

    Japan said the move would have a “big impact” on bilateral ties, while China said it was “resolutely opposed”, and South Korea said it may file a complaint to WTO

    Major Asian nations reacted sharply to U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Friday, warning of damage to relations amid industry calls for retaliation.