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European Commission announces tariff retaliation strategy and launches public consultation on countermeasures

12 March 2025

On 12 March 2025, the European Commission formally announced details of its response to the United States' imposition of tariffs on imported steel and aluminium (including a wide range of derivative products made from steel and aluminium). This briefing outlines some key takeaways for potentially affected businesses.

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