Are US tariffs a response to technical trade barriers from the EU and China?

AEWR Calculations In Georgia and EU Open to Lowering Tariffs

The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and others are seeking detailed information about how the USDA calculates the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, and the EU says it’s open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertilizer imports.

Are US tariffs a response to technical trade barriers from the EU and China?

Technical barriers to trade (TBTs), such as standards, certifications, and conformity assessments, are a common method in shaping global trade dynamics, often serving strategic aims beyond consumer protection. The US views these non-tariff measures—particularly those imposed by the EU and China—as distortive Tariffs can be regarded as a countermeasure to rebalance trade relations and pressure for regulatory change. TBTs are non-tariff barriers …