The trade policy between the US and the EU
The US is an important trading partner for the EU, and thus for Sweden and Swedish companies. Since the beginning of 2025, the conditions for trade with the US have changed both quickly and significantly through the introduction of various types of tariffs. By following the development, you as a business owner can better handle the challenges that arise. We have summarised the most important events in trade policy between the US and the EU.
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General tariff on goods from the EU
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)
De Minimis exemption removed
On August 29, 2025, the US will remove the possibility of duty-free imports from EU countries for goods worth less than $800, the so-called De Minimis exemption.
The removal of the duty-free values means that all shipments must be declared to customs regardless of value, origin or mode of transport. The goods are subject to duty, tax and other fees when imported into the US, which may affect, for example, international postal services and online retailers. Among other things, Postnord has announced that they will temporarily pause postal shipments of goods to the US and Puerto Rico.
Questions and answers about the tariffs at the National Board of Trade (in Swedish)
Protective tariffs on steel and aluminium
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)
Find the right tariff rates
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.
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