欧盟对美国说“不”：欧洲数字监管不容谈判 不换钢铝关税减免

Core Viewpoint - The EU has firmly rejected the US proposal to link the reduction of steel and aluminum tariffs to the relaxation of technology regulations, emphasizing the importance of its digital regulatory framework for market fairness and consumer protection [1][6]. Group 1: US-EU Trade Relations - The US Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, indicated that a favorable steel and aluminum agreement would require the EU to ease its technology regulations [1]. - The EU is concerned that over 400 products are affected by the 50% steel and aluminum tariffs, which could undermine the trade agreement reached in July [2]. - The EU Trade Commissioner stated that the EU has made progress in fulfilling its commitment to purchase $250 billion worth of energy products from the US over the next three years [5]. Group 2: Digital Regulation - The EU's Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act are central to its technology regulation, aimed at ensuring accountability and preventing anti-competitive behavior among major tech companies [3][2]. - The EU maintains that its digital regulations are not negotiable and are designed to protect consumer rights and promote fair competition [1][6]. - The EU has imposed significant fines on major tech companies, including a €2.95 billion fine on Google, indicating its strict enforcement of digital regulations [6]. Group 3: EU's Stance on Negotiations - The EU insists on its legislative sovereignty and will not use its technology regulations as bargaining chips in trade negotiations [1][7]. - An EU official emphasized that steel tariffs and digital technology regulations are completely unrelated issues [7]. - The EU's strict regulatory approach is seen as a means to protect its market and promote local industry development, given its lag behind the US in digital technology [7].