The European Commission said on Monday it would react to protect EU interests after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of impending metals tariffs, but will not respond until it has clarification of the measures.

US President Donald Trump's announcement that he is planning to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports is hitting the EU steel sector at the worst possible time, a German industry association said on Monday.

While the EU mulls its response to the tariff threat, Trump just went and slapped 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium and raise rates to match those of other countries in the coming week. The United States and European Union have the world's largest commercial relationship,

The 25-percent tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are the latest salvo in his ongoing effort to overhaul the U.S. trading relationship with the rest of the world.

Trump's new tariffs could push the EU to retaliate by targeting US tech services instead of goods, a Goldman Sachs report suggests. With Europe's large trade deficit in services, Brussels may use digital restrictions to counterbalance Washington's trade measures.

The European Union is preparing for the White House to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Meanwhile, a team of US President Donald Trump's top officials is headed for Europe. DW has the latest.