Group 1 - The core issue delaying the US-EU trade agreement is the significant disagreement over digital regulation, particularly the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) [1][4][8] - The DSA, enacted in October 2022, establishes one of the strictest online platform regulatory frameworks globally, focusing on illegal content, advertising transparency, and misinformation, with potential fines of up to 6% of global annual revenue for violations [1][8] - The EU has explicitly excluded discussions on the DSA and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) from the trade negotiations, which has led to further complications in reaching a detailed agreement [4][5] Group 2 - The US is seeking specific commitments from the EU regarding the opening of agricultural markets and detailed plans for reducing tariffs on US industrial goods, but the EU emphasizes the complexity of its internal approval processes [6][7] - The delay in finalizing the trade agreement contrasts with the swift implementation of the Economic Prosperity Agreement (EPD) with the UK, which included specific tariff reductions announced on the same day [5][6] - Major US tech companies are facing compliance challenges due to the DSA, which requires them to enhance transparency and user protection, leading to operational adjustments within the EU [8][9]
数字监管分歧与谈判博弈,欧美贸易协议生效为何受阻
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-08-18 11:44