Date: 2025-07-14Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1446 of 14 July 2025 suspending commercial rebalancing measures concerning certain products originating in the United States imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/778 and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2882
Issued by European Commission
· Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
Executive Summary:
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1446 suspends commercial rebalancing measures on certain products originating in the United States, which were imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/778. It also amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2882. This suspension is in effect until August 6, 2025, and the regulation entered into force on July 15, 2025. The Commission retains the right to review the suspension period and potentially shorten it.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Suspension of Measures:**
* The application of Articles 2 and 3 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/778 is suspended.
* The suspension is effective until August 6, 2025.
* **Amendment to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2882:**
* Article 1 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2882 is amended to replace "14 July 2025" with "6 August 2025".
* Article 2 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2882 is amended to replace "14 July 2025" with "6 August 2025".
* **Entry into Force:**
* This Regulation entered into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (July 15, 2025).
Impact Analysis:
**European Commission:**
* *Impact:* Required to submit this Regulation to the Trade Barriers Committee for its opinion within 14 days of adoption. Must also monitor trade relations with the United States and may take further actions, including shortening the suspension period.
* *Action Required:* Submit the Regulation to the Trade Barriers Committee and monitor trade relations with the United States.
**EU Member States:**
* *Impact:* Directly affected by the suspension of duties and the amended regulation.
* *Action Required:* Apply the new suspension date (August 6, 2025) for the specified commercial rebalancing measures.
**Importers/Businesses in the EU:**
* *Impact:* Suspension of additional customs duties on certain products originating in the United States until August 6, 2025.
* *Action Required:* Be aware of the new suspension date and adjust import strategies accordingly.
**United States Exporters:**
* *Impact:* Benefit from the temporary suspension of retaliatory tariffs on certain products exported to the EU.
* *Action Required:* Monitor the situation, as the suspension could be shortened based on developments in trade relations.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
United States of America: A country in North America, and a significant trading partner with the European Union mentioned in the context of trade regulations and tariffs.
European Commission: The executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the EU's day-to-day business.
World Trade Organization: An intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade.
Implementing Regulation EU 2025778: A European Union regulation concerning commercial rebalancing measures on products originating in the United States.
Implementing Regulation EU 2018886: A European Union regulation on commercial policy measures concerning certain products originating in the United States of America.
Implementing Regulation EU 2020502: A European Union regulation on certain commercial policy measures concerning certain products originating in the United States of America.
Implementing Regulation EU 20232882: A European Union regulation suspending commercial policy measures concerning certain products originating in the United States of America imposed by Implementing Regulations EU 2018/886 and EU 2020/502.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2025/1446 14.7.2025
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION(EU) 2025/1446
of 14 July 2025
suspending commercial rebalancing measures concerning certain products originating in the United
States imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/778 and amending Implementing Regulation
(EU) 2023/2882
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 654/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 concerning
the exercise of the Union’s rights for the application and enforcement of international trade rules and amending Council
Regulation (EC) No 3286/94 laying down Community procedures in the field of common commercial policy in order to
ensure the exercise of the Community’s rights under international trade rules, in particular those established under the
auspices of the World Trade Organization(1), and in particular Article 7(3) and (4) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) On 20 June 2018, the Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/886(2) that provides for the
application of additional customs duties on imports into the Union of specified products originating in the United
States of America (‘the United States’).
(2) On 7 April 2020, the Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/502(3) that provides for the
application of additional customs duties on imports into the Union of specified other products originating in the
United States.
(3) The additional customs duties imposed by Implementing Regulations (EU) 2018/886 and (EU) 2020/502 were aimed
at counter-balancing the safeguard measures in the form of additional customs duties which the United States had
introduced on the basis of Section 232 of the United States’ Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on imports of specified
steel and aluminium products originating in the Union, with effect from 1 June 2018, and on imports of steel and
aluminium derivative products originating in the Union, with effect from 8 February 2020.
(4) On 18 December 2023, the Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2882(4) suspending, until
31 March 2025, the additional ad valorem duties imposed by Implementing Regulations (EU) 2018/886 and
(EU) 2020/502.
(5) On 10 February 2025, the United States reintroduced its safeguard measures in the form of additional customs duties
on imports of steel and aluminium products and of steel and aluminium derivative products originating, inter alia, in
the Union, at the initial levels of 25 % and 10 % ad valorem, respectively, with effect from 12 March 2025, for
unlimited period(5).
(1) OJ L 189, 27.6.2014, p. 50, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2014/654/oj.
(2) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/886 of 20 June 2018 on certain commercial policy measures concerning certain
products originating in the United States of America and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/724 (OJ L 158, 21.6.2018,
p. 5, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2018/886/oj).
(3) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/502 of 6 April 2020 on certain commercial policy measures concerning certain
products originating in the United States of America (OJ L 109, 7.4.2020, p. 10, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2020/502/oj).
(4) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2882 of 18 December 2023 suspending commercial policy measures concerning
certain products originating in the United States of America imposed by Implementing Regulations (EU) 2018/886 and
(EU) 2020/502 (OJ L, 2023/2882, 19.12.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2023/2882/oj).
(5) Proclamation no. 10896 of 10 February 2025, Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States, and the Annexes to it; Proclamation
no. 10895 of 10 February 2025, Adjusting Imports of Aluminium into the United States, and the Annexes to it; Notice by the
Industry and Security Bureau of April 4, 2025 Implementation of Duties on Aluminum Derivatives Beer and Empty Aluminum Cans
Pursuant to Proclamation 10895 Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States.
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(6) On 31 March 2025, the Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/664(6)suspending, until 14 April
2025, the additional customs duties imposed by Implementing Regulations (EU) 2018/886 and (EU) 2020/502, and
amended Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2882, accordingly.
(7) On 2 April 2025 the United States introduced additional import duties on a wide range of products as part of its
so-called ‘Reciprocal Tariff Policy’, including from the Union, as follows:
(a) 10 % ad valorem applying to all imports into the United States, including from the Union, except those
specifically excluded, from 5 April 2025 and for an unlimited duration;
(b) 20 % ad valoremreplacing the 10 % ad valorem, with respect to the Union, from 9 April 2025 for an unlimited
duration, and currently suspended until 9 July 2025(7).
(8) On 14 April 2025, the Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/778(8) that provides for the
application of additional customs duties on imports into the Union of certain other products originating in the
United States and for the amendment of certain additional customs duties as imposed by Implementing Regulation
(EU) 2018/886.
(9) On 14 April 2025, the Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/786(9)suspending from 15 April
2025 until 14 July 2025, the application of the additional customs duties imposed by Implementing Regulations
(EU) 2025/778, (EU) 2018/886 and (EU) 2020/502, and amended Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2882,
accordingly.
(10) On 7 July 2025, the United States extended the suspension of the import duty of 20 % ad valoremon imports of the
Union from 9 July 2025 to 1 August 2025.
(11) In light of the developments, such as those described in recital 10, and the overall evolution of the trade relationship
between the Union and the United States, the Union should calibrate its response measures, as well as ensure that
there are opportunities for cooperation with the United States, including with a view to resolving the controversy
over the respective tariffs.
(12) Therefore, the application of the additional customs duties imposed by Implementing Regulations (EU) 2025/778,
(EU) 2018/886 and (EU) 2020/502 should be suspended until 6 August 2025. Consequentially, the relevant parts of
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/778 should be suspended and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2882
should be amended.
(13) The Commission should keep the suspension under review in light of further developments in the trade relations
with the United States, and may take further actions, including shortening of the suspension period.
(14) In view of imperative grounds of urgency justified by the need to suspend the imminent application of the relevant
rebalancing measures in order to allow effective opportunities for achieving the objectives described in recital 11,
the provisions of this Regulation should apply immediately. For the same reasons, the provisions of this Regulation,
should enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
(6) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/664 of 31 March 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2882
suspending commercial policy measures concerning certain products originating in the United States of America imposed by
Implementing Regulations (EU) 2018/886 and (EU) 2020/502 (OJ L, 2025/664, 31.3.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/
2025/664/oj).
(7) Presidential Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff To Rectify Trade Practices That
Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits; Executive Order of 9 April 2025 on Modifying
reciprocal tariff rates to reflect trading partner retaliation and alignment.
(8) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/778 of 14 April 2025 on commercial rebalancing measures concerning certain
products originating in the United States of America and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/886 (OJ L, 2025/778,
14.4.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/778/oj).
(9) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/786 of 14 April 2025 suspending commercial rebalancing measures concerning
certain products originating in the United States imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/778 and amending Implementing
Regulation (EU) 2023/2882 (OJ L, 2025/786, 14.4.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/786/oj).
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(15) This Regulation is without prejudice to the Union’s position considering that the safeguard measures of the United
States remain incompatible with the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization.
(16) In accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council(10), at
the latest 14 days after its adoption, the Commission should submit this Regulation to the Trade Barriers Committee
for its opinion,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The application of Articles 2 and 3 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/778 shall be suspended until 6 August 2025.
Article 2
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2882 is amended as follows:
(1) in Article 1, ‘14 July 2025’ is replaced by ‘6 August 2025’;
(2) in Article 2, ‘14 July 2025’ is replaced by ‘6 August 2025’.
Article 3
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 14 July 2025.
For the Commission
The President
Ursula VON DER LEYEN
(10) Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general
principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55,
28.2.2011, p. 13, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2011/182/oj).
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