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The trade policy between the US and the EU

US trade policy is currently undergoing major changes, and various trade tariffs are being introduced. Several of them affect the EU and thus Sweden and Swedish companies. We have summarised the latest events.

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The EU and the United States have reached a political agreement under which most goods exported from the EU are now subject to a 15 percent tariff. The agreement was announced on July 27, 2025. You can read more details about the agreement at the National Board of Trade Sweden.

Questions and answers about the tariffs at the National Board of Trade (in Swedish)

Starting August 29, the US will remove the rule that allowed goods worth up to $800 to be imported to the US without paying duties. This means that all shipments (except mail) must be declared regardless of value, origin, or how they’re transported and will be subject to duties, taxes and other charges upon entering the US.

Questions and answers about the tariffs at the National Board of Trade (in Swedish)

The new agreement between the EU and the United States means that the protective tariffs on steel and aluminium remain in effect. You can read more about the tariffs at the National Board of Trade Sweden.

Tariffs on steel and aluminum at the National Board of Trade (in Swedish)

For current tariff rates for imports to Sweden, you can use "Tulltaxan" at the Swedish Customs.

Tulltaxan at the Swedish Customs (in Swedish)

The WTO's tariff profiles also provide an overview of tariffs in over 170 economies. The information includes, among other things, average tariff rates and tariffs per product group.

Trade Statistics - Tariff profiles at WTO

Facts: Trade between the US and the EU

Goods

  • The US is the largest partner for exports of goods to the EU and the second largest for imports of goods.
  • The EU was the second largest partner for exports of goods to the US in 2022 and the largest for imports of goods.

Services

  • The US was the largest partner for exports of services to the EU in 2023, as well as for imports of services.
  • The EU was the largest partner for exports of services to the US in 2022 and also its largest for imports of services.

Consequences of tariffs

When the US introduces tariffs on products from EU companies, they become more expensive and therefore risk being sold less. When the EU responds by introducing tariffs on US products, they become more expensive for EU consumers.

Source: European Parliament

How tariffs could impact Europe at the European Parliament

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