Group 1 - The US and EU trade negotiations are ongoing, with key issues such as digital services tax and steel and aluminum trade still needing resolution despite a preliminary framework agreement being reached [1][2] - The US plans to impose a 15% tariff on EU products, while the EU is expected to invest an additional $600 billion and purchase $750 billion worth of US energy [1][3] - The pharmaceutical and automotive industries are identified as critical areas for the trade agreement, with significant tariffs expected on non-US produced pharmaceuticals [3] Group 2 - A non-binding joint statement is sought by August 1 to clarify parts of the agreement reached, which will lead to the reduction of tariffs on specific industries [3] - There is skepticism in the market regarding the EU's ability to fulfill its commitment to purchase $750 billion worth of US energy within three years, given that last year's imports were less than $80 billion [5] - The US aims to finalize all equivalent tariffs by August 1, with different timelines for negotiations with China [6]
美商务部长：和欧盟还有很多“讨价还价” 数字服务税和钢铝将是谈判重点
Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-07-29 22:14