The European Union will launch a raft of retaliatory tariffs against US exports on Friday, a prime official has mentioned.
The transfer comes after US President Donald Trump imposed steep duties on metal and aluminium earlier this month.
American exports reminiscent of blue denims, motorbikes and bourbon whiskey might be focused, commerce commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom confirmed.
However, she mentioned the bloc "did not want to be in this position".
"The unilateral and unjustified decision of the United States to impose steel and aluminium tariffs on the EU means that we are left with no other choice," she mentioned.
Brussels drew up the checklist of merchandise in March when Mr Trump initially proposed the 25% tariffs on metal imports and 10% on aluminium, which additionally goal Canada, Mexico and different shut US allies.
Cranberries, orange juice, sweetcorn and peanut butter are among the many different items focused.
It comes amid an intensifying row over commerce between the United States and its companions.
On Tuesday, Mr Trump threatened to impose duties on an further $200bn (£151bn) of Chinese items after hitting $50bn of merchandise with tariffs.
He mentioned the 10% duties would come into impact if China "refuses to change its practices".
However, China accused the United States of "blackmail" and mentioned it will "fight back firmly", elevating fears of a full-blown commerce battle.
How did this begin?
Mr Trump introduced plans for tariffs on overseas metal and aluminium in March, justifying them on nationwide safety grounds.
He has argued that world oversupply of metal and aluminium, pushed by China, threatens American metal and aluminium producers, that are important to the United States.
Since the announcement, South Korea, Argentina, Australia and Brazil have agreed to put limits on the quantity of metals they'll ship to the United States in lieu of tariffs.
However, Canada has introduced it would impose retaliatory tariffs on C$16.6bn (£9.5bn) value of US exports from 1 July.
And Mexico put tariffs on American merchandise starting from metal to pork and bourbon two weeks in the past.
What does the EU say?
Ms Malstrom referred to as the EU response proportionate and in step with World Trade Organization guidelines.
She acknowledged that counter-measureswhich have an effect on €2.8bn value of US itemscould be eliminated if Washington eliminated its steel tariffs.
EU metal and aluminium exports now going through US tariffs are value a whole of €6.4bn (£5.6bn).
What may the influence be?
Many of the merchandise the EU has in its sights are particularly chosen to have most political impact. Bourbon whiskey is produced in Kentucky, the state of Senate majority chief Mitch McConnell.
Orange juice is a key export for Florida, a swing state within the United States elections.
Meanwhile, economists have warned the United States steel tariffs may lead to larger steel prices, disrupt provide chains and even get handed on to US households.
Imposing the metals duties on 31 May, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross dismissed the issues about larger prices, arguing that the results could be minimal.
And in March, Mr Trump signalled he may impose but extra retaliation if the EU raised commerce obstacles on US corporations.
Last week, the International Monetary Fund warned that the Trump administration's protectionist insurance policies are doubtless to damage the United States financial system and undermine the world's commerce system.
IMF director Christine Lagarde mentioned a commerce battle would lead to "losers on both sides" and have a "serious" influence.