欧委会贸易总司原司长：数字监管分歧或将引发欧美贸易新争端

Core Insights - The trust foundation of the transatlantic partnership is being eroded by the unpredictable trade policies of the United States, including frequent tariff adjustments and unilateral measures like digital tax disputes and Section 232 investigations [2] - The EU is urged to strengthen cooperation with countries that adhere to a rules-based trade system and maintain robust relations with Europe, as the US has shifted to an aggressive trade policy [2] - The current trade relationship between the US and EU is undergoing a fundamental transformation, lacking stability from the Obama administration's failure to reach agreements to the unilateral tariffs during the Trump era and the security-oriented cooperation under the Biden administration [2] Future Outlook - The digital regulation sector is anticipated to be a significant source of new disputes between the US and EU, with US tech companies pressuring the government to counter EU digital rules, while the EU remains firm on its public policy objectives [3] - EU climate legislation may also become a contentious issue due to corporate lobbying, with the US threatening to initiate Section 301 investigations against EU digital regulations and multiple Section 232 investigations affecting various industries [3] - The expert has extensive experience in EU trade policy, having served as the chief negotiator for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and played key roles in various WTO negotiations [3]