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Foreign Retaliations Timeline

Several countries have imposed retaliatory tariffs on specific exports from the United States. These actions are in response to the WTO large civil aircraft dispute settlement case; Section 232 trade actions on steel and aluminum imports; the Section 301 trade action concerning China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation; Executive Order 14195 on Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China; Executive Order 14193 on Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border; and Executive Order 14257 on Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment.

This Foreign Retaliation Timeline offers a detailed history of retaliatory measures in effect by country.

For more information on foreign retaliatory tariffs on specific imports from the United States, please visit our main page on foreign retaliations.
 

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WTO Dispute Settlement Retaliations

CountryAnnouncement DescriptionOfficial Announcement SourceRetaliatory ActionEffective Date
The European UnionIn November 2020, the EU implemented tariffs on 141 products worth $4 billion due to the longstanding large civil aircraft WTO case.The EU’s Press  Announcement

Annex 1: 15% Tariffs

Annex 2: 25% Tariffs

November 10, 2020*

*In a joint statement with the U.S. on June 15, 2021, the EU announced a five- year suspension of this action.

The United KingdomIn November 2020, the EU implemented tariffs on 141 products worth $4 billion due to the longstanding large civil aircraft WTO case. The UK left the EU on January 1, 2021. The UK’s Press Announcement  In a joint statement with the U.S. on June 17, 2021, the UK announced a five- year suspension of this action.

Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Retaliations

CountryAnnouncement DescriptionOfficial Announcement SourceRetaliatory ActionEffective Date
The European Union

In June 2018, The EU announced retaliatory tariffs in two groups (Annexes 1 and 2). 

Tariffs on Annex 1 (182 products) went into effect in June 2018.

Tariffs on Annex 2 (158 products) were scheduled to go into effect in 2021 if no settlement was reached.

On April 6, 2020, the EU Announced additional retaliatory tariffs on three products in response to the U.S. addition of derivative products to the 232 trade action. 

Per the October 31, 2021, U.S.-EU arrangement on steel and aluminum trade, the EU suspended retaliatory tariffs for this action.

On March 11, 2025, in response to the resumption of U.S. tariffs, the EU said it would allow the suspensions to expire  on April 1. Tariffs were later postponed until mid April.

The EU’s Announcement to the WTO

 

EU 2018 Regulation

Annex 1: 10%, 25% TariffsJune 20, 2018*
Annex 2: 10%-50% TariffsDecember 1, 2021*   
EU 2020 Regulation4.4%-20% Tariffs

May 8, 2020 and February 8, 2023*

 

 

*All suspended as of October 31, 2021

ChinaIn April 2018, China responded to US tariffs on steel and aluminum with immediate retaliatory countermeasures.China’s Announcement to the WTO15%,25% TariffsMarch 23, 2018
India

In June 2018, India responded to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum with immediate retaliatory tariff measures.

On July 13, 2023, India notified the WTO of a mutually agreed solution with the U.S. to remove retaliatory tariffs on certain agriculture goods.

India’s Announcement to the WTO
 
10% - 50% Tariffs

May 18, 2018*

*Mutually agreed solution removed retaliatory tariffs on certain agriculture goods
 

RussiaIn August 2018, Russia responded to US tariffs on steel and aluminum with immediate countermeasures in effect until US tariffs are lifted.Russia’s Announcement to the WTO25%, 30%, 40% TariffsAugust 6, 2018
TurkeyIn June 2018, Turkey responded to US tariffs on steel and aluminum with immediate countermeasures in effect until US tariffs are lifted.Turkey’s Announcement to the WTO5%- 35% TariffsJune 21, 2018
The United Kingdom

In January 2021, the UK separated from the EU. The UK carried over the retaliatory tariffs originally implemented by the EU in June 2018.

Per the March 22, 2022 U.S.-UK arrangement on steel and aluminum trade, the UK suspended retaliatory tariffs for this action.

The UK’s Press Announcement10%, 25% Tariffs

January 1, 2021*

 

*Suspended as of March 22, 2022

CanadaIn March, 2025, Canada responded to US tariffs on steel and aluminum with immediate retaliatory countermeasures. Canada’s Announcement  
 
25% TariffsMarch 13, 2025

Section 301 Retaliations

CountryAnnouncement DescriptionOfficial Announcement SourceRetaliatory ActionEffective Date
ChinaChina responded to US Section 301 List 1 tariffs in April 2018 with a two-part list of countermeasures. This list was later expanded with an increase in some tariffs in July 2018.List 115%, 25% TariffsApril 18, 2018
List 1 (revised)25% TariffsJuly 6, 2018
ChinaChina responded to additional US Section 301 List 2 tariffs with an additional two-part list of countermeasures in June 2018. This list was later expanded in August 2018.List 225% TariffsJune 16, 2018
List 2 (revised)25% TariffsAugust 23, 2018
ChinaChina responded to additional US Section 301 List 3 tariffs with a four-part list of countermeasures in September 2018. The tariff levels on this list were first revised in September 2018, and then further revised again in June 2019.List 325%, 20%, 10%, 5% TariffsSeptember 24, 2018
List 3 (revised)10%, 5% TariffsSeptember 24, 2018
List 3 (revised)25%, 20%, 10%, 5% TariffsJune 1, 2019
ChinaChina responded to US Section 301 List 4 tariffs with an additional two-part list of countermeasures in September 2019. This list was later expanded in February 2020.List 410%, 5% TariffsSeptember 1, 2019
List 4 (revised)5%, 2.5% TariffsFebruary 15, 2020

Executive Order 14195 on Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China Retaliations

CountryAnnouncement DescriptionOfficial Announcement SourceRetaliatory ActionEffective Date
ChinaChina responded to U.S. tariffs with retaliatory tariffs on a list of 80 products. List 110-15% TariffsFebruary 10, 2025
Following the U.S. tariff increase on March 4, 2025, China announced a second list of 740 products subject to retaliatory tariffs.List 210 - 15% TariffsMarch 10, 2025

Executive Order 14193 on Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border

CountryAnnouncement DescriptionOfficial Announcement SourceRetaliatory ActionEffective Date
CanadaOn February 1, 2025, Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on a list of 1,256 products.Canada’s Announcement25% TariffsMarch 4, 2025

Executive Order 14257 on Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment

CountryAnnouncement DescriptionOfficial Announcement SourceRetaliatory ActionEffective Date
ChinaOn April 9, 2025, China announced retaliatory tariffs on all products from the United States. The tariff rate was increased to 125 percent in an announcement on April 11. 

China’s April 9 Announcement

China’s April 11 Announcement

84% Tariffs increasing to 125% on April12April 10, 2025 and April 12, 2025

Disclaimer

The information set forth above regarding foreign retaliatory measures has been provided as a public service for general reference. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented is complete and accurate as of April 11, 2025. The information will be updated as new developments occur.

The actual tariff classification and assessment of duties are determined by customs authorities in the relevant foreign country. Moreover, countries may elect to increase tariffs or otherwise amend tariff treatment at any time. For definitive guidance, parties should contact the government customs agency in the appropriate foreign country.