The European Union is preparing a response to Trump, with retaliatory tariffs planned.

€93 billion is the total value of retaliatory tariffs against the United States, which the European Commission plans to propose to EU member states. According to Brussels, this is intended to counter the risk of the United States, under Donald Trump's leadership, imposing 30% tariffs on EU products.

The US administration will enforce higher tariffs on countries it accuses of "disrespecting" and "threatening American interests," Donald Trump emphasized in an interview with the media in early July. The list also includes European Union member states .

Despite ongoing negotiations, Trump announced in mid-July that higher, 30 percent tariffs on goods imported from the EU would take effect on August 1st. He also assured his continued willingness to engage in talks to resolve the trade issue. He also warned that if the European Commission imposed retaliatory tariffs, the United States would increase its tariffs accordingly.

EU governments have therefore been informed by the Commission of possible scenarios for countering US economic pressure . New trade agreements with the United States are to be negotiated before the date set by Trump.

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" Brussels' primary goal remains to reach an agreement through negotiations," emphasized European Commission spokesman Olof Gill . He added that EU Trade Commissioner Marosz Szefczovicz will meet with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Wednesday. EU ambassadors will be notified of the outcome of the talks.

The European Commission is prepared to respond decisively to the risk of a weakening European economy . In parallel with the negotiations, preparations are underway for potential retaliatory measures against the US. It is also known that the plans include not only higher tariffs but also instruments to counter economic coercion . Once implemented, access to public procurement contracts for companies from countries exerting economic pressure on the EU could be restricted.

The new tariff list is a combination of two packages , worth $21 billion and $72 billion, respectively. Recall that the first package was approved in April and then almost immediately suspended to prevent further deterioration in relations between Washington and Brussels.

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The April retaliatory measures, which were a response to 25 percent sectoral tariffs on EU steel and aluminum, included higher tariffs on U.S.-sourced agricultural products, yachts, and motorcycles . However, the tariffs were not implemented even when Donald Trump increased the previously applicable tariffs to 50 percent.

The European Commission argued that negotiations should be "given a chance " on issues including the 20% reciprocal tariffs, which Trump also announced and suspended in April. The current rate is 10%.

The second tariff package was expanded to include tobacco, alcohol, steel, aluminum, aircraft, and automobiles— products crucial to the US industrial regions that constitute Trump's political base. The package was created in response to both the announced 30% tariff on EU goods, the existing 25% tariff on cars, and increased tariffs on steel and aluminum (50%). The second package is worth €72 billion .

The aforementioned non-tariff retaliatory measures, which would restrict public procurement, are a demand of French President Emmanuel Macron. He emphasized that EU countries must quickly unite on this issue . The ACI could also be applied to services—including digital and financial services—where, unlike in goods trade, the United States has a surplus vis-à-vis the EU.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen opposes this solution. She believes the tool was designed for "emergency situations" and "we are not at that stage yet."

In a statement following the announcement of Donald Trump's decision, she emphasized her concern about the signals from the US . "Imposing 30% tariffs on EU exports would disrupt crucial transatlantic supply chains, harming businesses, consumers, and patients on both sides of the Atlantic," she said.