受美关税政策影响 5月至7月比利时对美出口下降12.1%

Core Viewpoint - Belgium's exports to the U.S. have significantly declined due to a 15% tariff imposed on EU goods, leading to a trade deficit for the first time in years [1] Export Performance - From May to July, Belgium's total exports to the U.S. decreased by 12.1%, with a notable drop of 13.9% in July alone [1] - The automotive sector experienced a drastic decline of 45% in exports, while the chemical and pharmaceutical industries saw reductions of 30% and 20%, respectively [1] - The diamond and technology sectors also faced negative impacts from the tariff [1] Trade Balance - In the previous year, Belgium's total exports to the U.S. amounted to €27 billion, with over half attributed to pharmaceutical products [1] - The trade balance shifted from a surplus of €600 million in 2024 to a deficit of €2.2 billion during the May to July period due to the larger decline in exports compared to imports [1] Market Sentiment - Analysts indicate that Belgian and other EU companies are in a wait-and-see mode due to the unpredictable nature of U.S. trade policies under the Trump administration [1] - Although a 15% tariff agreement was reached, the lack of clarity on exempted products has led to uncertainty among businesses [1]