The tariffs on European products introduced by the administration of President Donald Trump
Source: DairyNews.today
The tariffs on European products introduced by the administration of President Donald Trump may have a significant impact on the Polish dairy sector. Although Poland is not directly mentioned in the context of these tariffs, as part of the EU, it may feel their effects in several key areas.
Agnieszka Maliszewska
Dairy sector expert in Poland
Dairy sector expert in Poland
2.04.2025 Trump announced tariffs that will probably come into effect as early as April 5, 2025! !️ The U.S. is implementing a protective tariff policy as part of its broader "America First" strategy. In addition to tariffs on EU products, the U.S. has imposed 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, including supplies fr om the European Union, which is reminiscent of the situation in 2018. Under the new policy, imports from the EU are subject to an additional tariff of 20% based on arbitrary calculations that the EU imposes 39%.
In addition to the EU-specific tariff, a universal 10% tariff on almost all imported goods is to apply from 5 April 2025. President Trump described the measures as a "declaration of economic independence," asserting that they are aimed at countering long-standing trade imbalances and strengthening the country's industry.
The European Union is responding by considering retaliation against U.S. agri-food products, which could further exacerbate the conflict. According to EC data, the US is the 2nd largest export market for EU agri-food products.
This makes Polish dairy products less competitive in terms of price on the US market, which may lead to a decline in exports.
???????? Trade retaliation: The EU is considering retaliatory tariffs on US agri-food products. Trade tension should be expected, which will affect the stability of export markets for Polish milk producers.
Supply chain disruptions: Reciprocal tariffs can lead to a shift in trade directions and the search for new markets. Polish milk exporters may face the need to adjust their export strategies, which may involve additional costs and uncertainty.
Therefore, the Polish dairy sector should monitor the development of the situation and be ready for possible changes in trade policy that may affect the export of dairy products
Looking at what has happened on the Chinese market, after China started proceedings against the EU dairy sector, and the drastic collapse of exports to China, the dairy sector is facing a very serious challenge.
At the same time, we must take special care of those markets wh ere sales are constantly growing.
According to preliminary data from the Ministry of Finance in Poland, in 2024 all exports from Poland to the US amounted to PLN 50.1 billion, i.e. EUR 11.6 billion, i.e. USD 12.6 billion.
Exports to Ukraine in 2024 PLN 56.6 billion, i.e. EUR 13.1 billion, i.e. USD 14.2 billion.
According to preliminary data, for 2024, exports of polskich US dairy products amounted to PLN 58.6 million (0.4% of total exports); EUR 13.6 million; $14.8 million
Ukraine PLN 490.5 million (3.6% of total exports); EUR 113.6 million; $123.0 million.
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In addition to the EU-specific tariff, a universal 10% tariff on almost all imported goods is to apply from 5 April 2025. President Trump described the measures as a "declaration of economic independence," asserting that they are aimed at countering long-standing trade imbalances and strengthening the country's industry.
The European Union is responding by considering retaliation against U.S. agri-food products, which could further exacerbate the conflict. According to EC data, the US is the 2nd largest export market for EU agri-food products.
This makes Polish dairy products less competitive in terms of price on the US market, which may lead to a decline in exports.
???????? Trade retaliation: The EU is considering retaliatory tariffs on US agri-food products. Trade tension should be expected, which will affect the stability of export markets for Polish milk producers.
Supply chain disruptions: Reciprocal tariffs can lead to a shift in trade directions and the search for new markets. Polish milk exporters may face the need to adjust their export strategies, which may involve additional costs and uncertainty.
Therefore, the Polish dairy sector should monitor the development of the situation and be ready for possible changes in trade policy that may affect the export of dairy products
Looking at what has happened on the Chinese market, after China started proceedings against the EU dairy sector, and the drastic collapse of exports to China, the dairy sector is facing a very serious challenge.
At the same time, we must take special care of those markets wh ere sales are constantly growing.
According to preliminary data from the Ministry of Finance in Poland, in 2024 all exports from Poland to the US amounted to PLN 50.1 billion, i.e. EUR 11.6 billion, i.e. USD 12.6 billion.
Exports to Ukraine in 2024 PLN 56.6 billion, i.e. EUR 13.1 billion, i.e. USD 14.2 billion.
According to preliminary data, for 2024, exports of polskich US dairy products amounted to PLN 58.6 million (0.4% of total exports); EUR 13.6 million; $14.8 million
Ukraine PLN 490.5 million (3.6% of total exports); EUR 113.6 million; $123.0 million.
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