The European Union is broadening the list of US goods it will target with retaliatory tariffs if US President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose duties on steel and aluminum exports,

Trade specialists have expressed that discussions with Western trade allies may gain new energy due to the instability introduced into the global trade system by the US. In addition to close trade associates like Canada and Mexico, Trump has also issued tariff threats towards the EU.

US President Donald Trump has enacted a new 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, a move affecting all countries worldwide. This major shift in policy is expected to have a particularly harsh impact on Canada, eliciting sharp critiques from Canadian leaders.