EU Commission proposes 25% counter-tariffs on some US imports, document shows

Understandable. But they may have no choice. A flat 25% tariff on all US goods and an extra 100% on anything made with at least 51% components produced in red states would be an appropriate response, I think.

(American living in a ruby red state here)

They don't want to add to the crisis.

Well, it’s a start

The Commission had earmarked a 50% tariff on bourbon, which had prompted Trump to threaten a 200% counter-tariff on EU alcoholic drinks if the bloc went ahead.

Trump's threat worried France and Italy in particular owing to their significant wine industries.

https://archive.ph/aVcZQ