Group 1 - The core issue in the US-EU trade negotiations is the disagreement over the wording related to "non-tariff barriers," particularly concerning the EU's Digital Services Act, which the US views as a significant obstacle [1][3][4] - The EU is awaiting a reduction in US auto tariffs from 27.5% to 15%, but this action is contingent upon the agreement of a joint statement [3][4] - The complexity of the EU's internal decision-making process, influenced by the differing opinions of its 27 member states, is prolonging the timeline for reaching a joint statement with the US [4] Group 2 - The Digital Services Act imposes stricter regulations on large tech companies, which the current US administration considers a "non-tariff barrier" [3] - The US is keen to address digital trade barriers in discussions with trade partners, and the EU had initially agreed to tackle these issues during preliminary negotiations [3][4] - The failure to reach a joint statement could lead to ongoing disputes in sensitive areas, jeopardizing the implementation of the US-EU trade agreement [4]
英媒爆:“非关税壁垒”措辞存分歧,美欧联合声明被迫推迟
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-08-18 22:56