European Commission launches public consultation on US tariff measures

Share your views on a list of US imports potentially subject to EU countermeasures.

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on a list of US imports which could become subject to EU countermeasures, if ongoing EU-US negotiations do not result in a mutually beneficial outcome and the removal of the US tariffs.

Businesses in Northern Ireland should assess the potential impact and prepare for the possible introduction of new customs duties on imports into the EU. Under the Windsor Framework, goods imported that are subject to EU trade measures will automatically be classified as “At Risk,” with any applicable EU tariffs payable on import to Northern Ireland.

The Commission list put to consultation concerns imports from the US worth €95 billion, covering a broad range of industrial and agricultural products.

List of products which could be subject to possible import duties.

The Commission is also consulting on possible restrictions on certain EU exports of steel scrap and chemical products to the US worth €4.4 billion. This consultation is designed to address both the US universal tariffs and the tariffs on cars and car parts.

List of products which could be subject to possible export restrictions.

How to respond

Anyone affected by potential rebalancing measures currently being considered by the EU is invited to submit their views including on the impact of the US tariffs.

Respond to the consultation.

First published 8 May 2025