The US extended for 30 days, until June 1, the timing of negotiations with the European Union, Canada and Mexico on the terms of supply of steel and aluminum. In the European Commission took note of this decision, noting, however, that this measure only prolongs the uncertainty in the market.

"The US decision prolongs uncertainty in the market, which already affects business solutions.

The EU should be completely and permanently released from these measures, since they can not be justified by considerations of national security, "the EC said in a statement..

For several months, European politicians interacted with Washington to find a solution, but the White House remains adamant: the introduction of duties on the import of steel and aluminum in the amount of 25% and 10% is inevitable.

In Brussels, warned that the EU "will not negotiate under threat". Any future transatlantic cooperation program "must be balanced and mutually beneficial," the statement of the European Commission.