On April 13, the European Union officially suspended its proposed retaliatory tariffs on US-made imports, including recreational boats, until July 14. The European Commission announced the 90-day pause following President Donald Trump’s move to delay the implementation of higher tariff amounts on certain countries.

Two Provisions Adopted in the EU:

• The EU voted to approve the new countermeasures (updated from 2018) against US products. For recreational boats, it ranges from 10% to 25%.
• The EU subsequently voted to suspend the new retaliatory tariffs until July 14.

A complete list of the products can be found here.

Ongoing Negotiations

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic traveled to Washington, D.C. earlier this week to discuss a solution with US counterparts to avoid escalating tariffs, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated, "We want to give negotiations a chance.”

NMMA views this development as a constructive step toward resolving trade disputes that have impacted the recreational boating industry.

Next Steps

NMMA will continue monitoring developments and advocating for a nuanced approach to tariffs that keep the uniquely American recreational boating industry competitive at home and abroad.

Members with questions or concerns related to specific product categories, sourcing, or customs compliance are encouraged to contact Clay Crabtree, NMMA Senior Director of Public Policy, at ccrabtree@nmma.org.