Trump Action Archive

Supporting reports

• Trump announces 30% tariff on EU and Mexico goods effective August 1 — On Saturday, July 12, 2025, President Trump announced via Truth Social that goods imported from the European Union and Mexico will face a 30% US tariff rate starting August 1, 2025. The announcement shocked European capitals, as the European Commission and US trade representative Jamieson Greer had spent months negotiating a deal they believed was acceptable, involving a 10% tariff. EU trade ministers scheduled an emergency meeting for Monday to consider retaliatory measures worth €21 billion.
• Trump maintains 10% universal tariff on UK goods with limited negotiation scope — Lord Mandelson, British ambassador to the US, stated that the 10% universal tariff on most UK goods imported into the US is likely "here to stay," though he indicated there is "scope" for negotiations in specific sectors such as technology. The comments reflect acceptance of Trump's tariff regime while acknowledging limited room for bilateral adjustment. A separate 25% tariff on British steel remains subject to further negotiation.
• EU leader Ursula von der Leyen announced retaliatory countermeasures against U.S. tariffs — EU leader Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union is prepared to implement countermeasures in response to Trump's 30% tariffs, which take effect August 1. Von der Leyen stated that the EU and other American trading partners are forging closer ties and laying groundwork for a global trading system that revolves less around the United States.
• Trump announced 30% tariffs on the European Union — Trump announced 30% tariffs on the European Union in a form letter released over the weekend. The tariffs are set to take effect on August 1. EU leader Ursula von der Leyen responded by stating the EU is prepared to retaliate with countermeasures and is seeking to create new trade alliances around the world while excluding the United States, signaling a shift away from U.S.-centered global trade.