EU ‘deeply laments’ tariffs on the steel imposed by Trump

The US president announced on Friday that next Wednesday the steel and aluminum imports will bend, reaching 50%, in a new climb of his protectionist offensive.

Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has imposed generalized customs tariffs, both allied and opponents. The measures shook the world commercial order and stirred the financial markets.

After a period of tension, Europe expected “a new boost” in negotiations after the telephone conversation between Donald Trump and committee chairman Ursula von der Leyen a week ago.

The European Commerce Commissioner, Maros Sefcovic, and his American counterpart, Howard Lutnick, have talked on several occasions in recent days.

And there may be new dialogues on Tuesday or Wednesday, on the sidelines of a ministerial meeting in Paris, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), mainly composed of Western countries.

In recent months, the EU has been affected on several occasions by US government fees: 25% on steel and aluminum, announced in mid -March, 25% on cars, and 20% over the remaining European products in April.