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The European Union is preparing to impose retaliatory tariffs amid trade tensions with the United States

According to Politico, the European Union is preparing to impose tariffs of 30% on about 100 billion euros (117 billion dollars) worth of American products if trade negotiations fail, and U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose similar tariffs on most of the EU's exports after August 1. A spokesperson for the European Commission stated that the EU plans, as part of initial countermeasures, to compile an approved tariff list targeting 21 billion euros worth of American goods, with a proposed list affecting an additional 72 billion euros in a comprehensive package.

Sources indicate that U.S. exports, including Boeing aircraft, American-made cars, and bourbon whiskey, will face tariffs matching the 30% rate proposed by Trump. These tariffs are set to take effect next month, pending the collapse of negotiations and the implementation of U.S. tariffs after the August deadline. A government official, speaking anonymously, mentioned that Berlin is even prepared to support activating the EU's Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) if no agreement is reached. This instrument is reserved for situations where negotiations fail to produce a solution.