Trade Agreement Framework - The United States and the European Union have reached an agreement framework aimed at reducing European automotive tariffs and opening the door for lower steel and aluminum tariffs [1] - The framework includes 19 key points covering various sectors such as agricultural products, automobiles, aircraft, semiconductor chips, energy, EU investments in the US, environmental regulations, cybersecurity agreements, and digital trade barriers [1] Automotive Tariffs - The US will officially lower automotive tariffs once the EU submits the necessary legislative proposal, with a 15% tariff on European cars set to take effect in the month the proposal is advanced, which is lower than the previously threatened 27.5% [2] - This policy shift is closely monitored by EU member states, particularly Germany, which exported $34.9 billion worth of new cars and automotive parts to the US in 2024 [2] Metal Tariffs and Quotas - A quota system is expected to lower tariffs on certain steel, aluminum, and derivative products, contrasting with previous claims that these tariffs would remain at 50% [4] - Both the EU and the US intend to consider cooperation to protect their domestic markets from overcapacity while ensuring supply chain security [4] Investment Commitments - The EU has committed to investing $600 billion in the US or purchasing approximately $750 billion worth of US energy by 2028 [5] - European investments are expected to target strategic sectors in the US, including pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing [6] Military and Defense Procurement - The EU plans to significantly increase its procurement of military and defense equipment from the US, with a commitment to purchase at least $40 billion worth of US artificial intelligence chips [6] Agricultural Market Access - The EU intends to provide preferential market access for US seafood and non-sensitive agricultural products, including nuts, certain dairy products, fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, processed foods, seeds, soybean oil, pork, and bison [6] Digital Trade Barriers - The US and EU have committed to addressing "unreasonable digital trade barriers," with the EU confirming it will not impose or maintain network usage fees [8] - The EU will provide more flexibility in its high carbon import tax policy set to be implemented next year and will ensure that sustainability due diligence and reporting requirements do not unduly restrict transatlantic trade [8]
美国与欧盟达成贸易协定框架 汽车及金属关税有望降低
Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-21 13:04