President Donald Trump announced today, February 23, 2025, a new 25% tariff on steel imports from the European Union, effective April 1, 2025, to address what he calls “unfair trade practices.” Speaking at a press conference in Washington, D.C., Trump stated, “We’re protecting American steelworkers and leveling the playing field—America First!” According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the tariffs aim to support U.S. manufacturers and reduce the trade deficit with the EU, which reached $200 billion last year, as reported by Reuters and AP News. This move builds on Trump’s earlier tariffs on steel and aluminum (web:3) and his commitment to reciprocal trade policies, sparking concerns of a trade war with Europe but earning praise from U.S. industry leaders.
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