Which North Carolina items could be impacted by the EU’s new tariffs on US goods? A list
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Wednesday, March 12. Some information may now be outdated.
The European Union announced retaliatory tariffs on about $28 billion of U.S. goods, including items produced in North Carolina.
The tariffs, which are taxes applied by governments on imported goods, are in response to the Trump administration’s “new, unjustified” tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminum imported from anywhere. Several countries, including those in the EU, were previously exempt from the taxes.
Tariffs on steel and aluminum were implemented “to protect America’s critical steel and aluminum industries, which have been harmed by unfair trade practices and global excess capacity” and “to protect our national security,” according to The White House. The tariffs went into effect Wednesday, March 12.
These join existing U.S. tariffs on select products from China, Canada and Mexico, The News & Observer previously reported.
The EU’s retaliatory tariffs are expected to be fully in effect by Sunday, April 13, according to a news release. However, “the EU remains ready to work with the US administration to find a negotiated solution.”
NC items on EU’s retaliatory tariffs list
The EU’s tariffs target items including agricultural products, textiles, appliances and construction materials. The list of products “could be subject to possible commercial policy measures,” according to the EU.
North Carolina exported goods worth $9.7 billion to the EU in 2024, according to the United States Trade Representative. Of that, the state exported $2 billion of goods to France.
Several products made in North Carolina are on the EU’s list of products, including:
- Various chicken products including fresh and chilled boneless cuts, halves and quarters, and eggs
- Various turkey products including frozen breasts, drumsticks and legs
- Various swine products including salted, in brine, dried or smoked livers and offal
- Dairy products including milk, cream, butter, yogurt and cheese
- Produce such as watermelon, tomatoes, berries and peaches
- Pickles
- Products containing tobacco intended for inhalation without combustion
- Wooden furniture
This story was originally published March 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM with the headline "Which North Carolina items could be impacted by the EU’s new tariffs on US goods? A list."
