BREAKING NEWS: Showcasing the effectiveness of his America First policies, President Donald Trump’s tough trade stance has forced the European Union to back down on retaliatory tariffs.
The EU announced a 90-day suspension of its planned countermeasures against U.S. goods, directly matching President Trump’s tariff pause timeline.
This concession demonstrates how the president’s strategic approach is compelling global trading partners to negotiate rather than retaliate.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU would suspend its retaliatory tariffs on $23 billion worth of U.S. goods for 90 days.
This decision came in direct response to President Trump’s earlier move to pause his new tariff plan for the same duration.
The move shows the significant influence of America’s economic leverage under his leadership.
The EU had previously approved a three-phase retaliatory strategy against the United States after President Trump imposed a 20% tariff on European goods and 25% tariffs on aluminum, steel, and imported vehicles.
These measures were part of the president’s broader effort to protect American industries and workers while addressing trade imbalances that have disadvantaged the United States for decades.
Von der Leyen made it clear that this pause is temporary, stating, “We want to give negotiations a chance,” but “If negotiations are not satisfactory, our countermeasures will kick in.”
Her statement reveals that the EU has recognized America’s strengthened negotiating position and the potential consequences of failing to reach an agreement that respects American economic interests.
While the EU pauses its retaliatory measures against the United States, President Trump is maintaining his tough stance on China.
The administration has imposed 125% tariffs on Chinese goods, with China retaliating with 84% levies.
The financial markets have responded positively to these developments.
U.S. stock markets surged following President Trump’s announcement, with similar rallies occurring in Asia-Pacific and European markets.
The euro rose 1.2% against the U.S. dollar, indicating market confidence in the president’s strategic approach to trade negotiations.
President Trump cited countries getting “yippy” as a reason for implementing the 90-day tariff pause.
The universal 10% levy on imports (excluding China) remains in place during this period, maintaining pressure on trading partners to come to the table with serious proposals.
“What a day, but more great days coming,” President Trump declared, signaling his confidence in the ongoing trade strategy.
Von der Leyen has advocated for a zero-for-zero tariff agreement with the United States, suggesting that European leaders recognize they must make concessions to address President Trump’s legitimate concerns about unfair trade practices.
This represents a significant shift from the EU’s initial posture of immediate retaliation to one of negotiation—exactly what Trump’s strategy intended to achieve.
