The European Union is bracing for a potential trade war with the United States as tensions rise over proposed tariffs.

Washington plans to impose 25% tariffs on EU steel and aluminum imports, with German cars and other industries potentially next in line.

The EU is preparing countermeasures, including tariffs on American goods like motorcycles and whiskey, and has a secret list of further actions targeting U.

S. agricultural products.

Experts suggest that President Trump’s tariff strategy aims to attract investments to the U.

S. and reduce the trade deficit with Europe.

However, this approach risks significant economic fallout for both sides, particularly for export-reliant nations like Germany.

While some see the tariffs as a tactic to pressure China indirectly, the EU is cautious about escalating the conflict, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a partnership with the U.

S.