European Union retaliates with tariffs on $28 billion U.S. products

EU flag 1280x720.jpg

The European Union has announced retaliatory tariffs on $28 billion worth of U.S. products.

The tariffs would target U.S. goods like soybeans, almonds, pork, and dairy, with soybeans being the biggest export to Europe. This move follows the U.S. imposition of 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

EU president expressed regret over the tariffs, stating they are harmful to business and consumers, and they disrupt supply chains, raising uncertainty for economies and jobs in both regions.

Related Stories
Stronger ethanol production and rising exports are providing continued support for U.S. corn demand.
Dow Jones Energy says 2026 diesel price spikes are driven primarily by limited refining capacity and limited middle-distillate availability.
Strong demand from Southeast Asia and Canada is helping drive U.S. whey prices to record highs.
Mexico’s latest purchase ranks as the second-largest U.S. corn sale ever reported to the country.
USDA reports Ukrainian grain shipments have fallen to about half last year’s pace as Russian attacks disrupt transportation.
The American Sheep Industry Association warns that cheaper imports could drive more producers out of business.

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

New federal grazing policies could give western ranchers greater access to available forage.
Federal efforts to strengthen domestic mineral production are helping revive mines across the western U.S.
Japan’s aging farming population and reliance on imported food remain major drivers of demand for U.S. agricultural exports.
Strong beef demand supports cattle values, but shrinking cash trade is changing how producers receive regional price information.
The September increase comes as federal officials move forward with an $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief effort, although payment formulas and eligibility details remain pending.
Nutrien eKonomics explains how farmers can rebuild low soil potassium, maintain levels above the critical value, and plan fertilizer applications.
The planned facility is expected to process roughly 400 cattle daily and bring new jobs to the region.
Rising milk production and lower prices are putting additional financial pressure on dairy farmers.
North American lumber prices fell 7% entering November as housing activity and seasonal demand weighed on the market. Timber values remain highly regional, with Southern pulpwood especially weak.
Producers could see additional disaster assistance considered before year-end, but the final amount and legislative path remain unsettled.
Growing Mexican interest in U.S. genetics and feed technology could support additional agricultural export opportunities.
Falling farm commodity prices do not guarantee lower grocery bills when processing, labor, transportation, and retail costs remain high.