EU: US tariff hike on steel, aluminum threatens trade progress, global stability

The European Union has voiced strong concerns over the United States' decision to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, warning that the move risks derailing ongoing trade negotiations and damaging global commerce.

Speaking at a press conference in Paris on June 4 during the OECD 2025 Ministerial Council Meeting, EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic criticized the U.S. tariff hike, stating it "clearly doesn't help the ongoing negotiations" between the two economic blocs. Sefcovic, who also holds the portfolio for Economic Security,