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US tariffs are lose-lose scenario and will fuel inflation, says EU trade commissioner

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Posted on February 11, 2025

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The United States will be fuelling inflation with its move to resume tariffs on aluminium and steel imports, European Union trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic told the European

US Tariffs Could Fuel Inflation, Warns EU Trade Commissioner

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The United States will be fuelling inflation with its move to resume tariffs on aluminium and steel imports, European Union trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic told the European Parliament on Tuesday.

U.S. President Donald Trump raised tariffs on aluminium and steel to 25% on Monday without exemptions in a bid to revive the flagging American industry, a move that risks sparking a global trade war.

Sefcovic said the tariffs were a lose-lose scenario, but the EU remained committed to finding a mutually beneficial solution with the United States as soon as possible.

(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Makini Brice)

Key Takeaways

  • US resumes tariffs on aluminium and steel imports.
  • EU trade commissioner warns of inflation risks.
  • Tariffs seen as a lose-lose scenario.
  • EU seeks a mutually beneficial solution with the US.
  • Potential for a global trade war.

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