卢特尼克表示，欧盟须以放松科技公司监管换取降低钢铁关税

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, indicates that the European Union (EU) must modify its digital regulations in exchange for a reduction in steel and aluminum tariffs [1] Group 1: Trade Agreement Context - The U.S. and EU reached a trade agreement in July, which includes a 15% tariff on most EU goods and a commitment from the EU to eliminate tariffs on U.S. industrial products and certain agricultural goods [1] - The agreement also aims to reduce other tariffs, including a 50% tariff on EU steel and aluminum products, with the EU currently imposing equivalent tariffs on steel imports exceeding specific quotas [1] Group 2: Regulatory and Economic Implications - U.S. officials express that any agreement on steel and aluminum is contingent upon the EU lifting certain regulations on major U.S. tech companies [1] - This linkage of tech regulation and metal tariffs places the EU in a difficult position, as it has consistently maintained that it will not allow other countries to dictate its tech regulatory framework [1] - The imposition of metal tariffs has caused significant economic harm across the European continent, raising concerns among European officials and businesses [1]