May 8, 2025 - Economy

EU rolls out $100 billion U.S. tariff list for public comment

Ben Berkowitz

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: John Thys/AFP via Getty Images

The European Commission on Thursday rolled out a list of more than $100 billion in imports from the U.S. that could eventually be tariffed if a trade deal can't be negotiated.

Why it matters: The significant threat of trade war escalation will increase the urgency of striking a deal, with higher tariffs looming on the U.S. side, too.

Driving the news: The commission launched a one-month public review Thursday on the tariff list, which covers products from airplanes and cars to grains and bourbon.

Yes, but: The list is not final; after public comments close in early June, the commission will review feedback and formulate a final list over the summer.

Flashback: Last month the EU paused about 21 billion euros worth of retaliatory tariffs after the U.S. delayed its reciprocal tariff regime.

Those EU tariffs were in response to the steel and aluminum levies the U.S. imposed in March, and not the broader global tariffs President Trump rolled out in early April.
The new list Thursday is a response to that global program.

Add Axios on Google

EU rolls out $100 billion U.S. tariff list for public comment

What to read next