Here are six key takeaways from the U.S.-EU trade pact just announced:
- 🇺🇸 15% Tariffs Imposed: The U.S. will apply a 15% tariff on most EU imports, excluding automobiles. This is a scaled-back version of Trump’s earlier threat of 30–50% tariffs.
- đź’°$600 Billion EU Investment: In return, the EU has pledged a massive $600B investment into U.S. infrastructure, energy, and defense procurement
- ⚡ $750 Billion Energy Buy: The EU will purchase $750B worth of American energy exports, including LNG and refined fuels, reducing reliance on Russian sources.
- 🤝Zero-for-Zero Clause: Strategic goods like aircraft components and minerals will be traded tariff-free under a “zero for zero” framework.
- 📉 Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Stay: Trump’s existing 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum remain untouched, signaling continued protectionism in key sectors.
- 🌍 Global Ripple Effect: Analysts say this deal could reshape global trade norms, with future U.S. agreements likely to follow the 15–50% tariff + FDI model.
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EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America
Key elements of EU-U.S. trade deal agreed on Sunday | Reuters
