<h1>EU Plans Strong Countermeasures in Response to US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum to Protect Economic Interests</h1> The European Union has declared that it will implement strong countermeasures in response to the United States' imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum. The EU's leader emphasized the need to protect the bloc's economic interests, workers, businesses, and consumers from these tariffs, which are seen as unjustified and harmful. The EU's response aims to be firm and proportionate, reflecting the seriousness of the situation and the potential impact on transatlantic trade relations.