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美欧贸易框架协议终于落地 但汽车、钢铝关税悬念犹存
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-08-21 14:56

Core Points - The US and EU have reached a significant breakthrough in trade negotiations with the announcement of the "Framework Agreement" aimed at establishing fair and balanced trade relations [1][2] - The agreement includes commitments from both sides regarding tariffs, market access, and investment, with the EU agreeing to eliminate tariffs on all US industrial goods and provide better market access for various US seafood and agricultural products [1][3] - The US will maintain a 15% tariff on most goods imported from the EU, with specific conditions for reducing automotive tariffs [1][4] Tariff and Market Access Arrangements - The EU will eliminate tariffs on all US industrial products and provide preferential market access for US seafood and agricultural products, including nuts, dairy, and processed fruits and vegetables [3][4] - The US will apply the most favored nation (MFN) rate or a 15% tariff on goods from the EU, whichever is higher, and will implement MFN rates for certain products starting September 1, 2025 [3][4] - The automotive tariff issue remains unresolved, with the US requiring the EU to propose necessary legislative changes before any reduction in automotive tariffs [4][5] Procurement, Investment, and Non-Tariff Barriers - The EU has committed to purchasing $750 billion worth of US liquefied natural gas (LNG), oil, and nuclear products by 2028, along with $40 billion in US AI chips for its computing centers [6] - The framework outlines a $600 billion investment from the EU in strategic US industries by 2028, enhancing transatlantic economic cooperation [6] - Both parties will work to reduce non-tariff barriers, particularly in the automotive sector, and simplify sanitary certificate requirements for food and agricultural products [6] Environmental and Climate Change Considerations - The EU has pledged to provide more flexibility in the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to accommodate challenges faced by small and medium-sized US enterprises [7] - The EU will ensure that sustainability directives do not impose undue restrictions on transatlantic trade [7]