New tariffs by the Trump administration: press conference on Thursday at 9.00 CET
The Chair of the International Trade Committee and standing rapporteur for the US, Bernd LANGE (S&D, DE), will hold a press conference in Strasbourg on Thursday at 9.00.
Mr Lange will comment on the announcement by the Trump administration expected tonight on new measures related to international trade, and will answer questions from the media.
Who? Bernd LANGE (S&D, DE), Chair of the International Trade Committee
When? Thursday, 3 April 2025, 9.00 CET
Where? European Parliament, Strasbourg, Daphne Caruana Galizia press conference room (WEISS N -1/201) and via Interactio or via Parliament’s webstreaming and EbS
Journalists wishing to participate actively and ask questions, please connect via Interactio using this link: https://ep.interactio.eu/s871-h7gf-91mi
Background
Since the beginning of the second Trump administration, the US has taken several measures to increase tariffs on e.g. steel, aluminium and cars. The EU has in turn reacted with countermeasures. President Trump said he will be taking new, additional measures on 2 April and is expected to make an announcement on what form they will take tonight.
Contacts:
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Lieven COSIJN
Press officer