Group 1 - The EU assessment indicates that Trump's new tariff policy will result in higher tariff rates on certain EU export products, such as cheese and specific agricultural goods, exceeding the levels allowed by the US-EU trade agreement [1] - Following the US Supreme Court's rejection of Trump's attempt to impose "reciprocal" tariffs under emergency powers, he announced a new global tariff of 10%, with a threat to increase it to 15% [1] - The EU Trade Committee Chairman Bernd Lange stated that the new global tariffs will be added on top of existing tariffs, leading to cumulative rates that may surpass the agreed 15% cap in the trade agreement [1] Group 2 - Certain products, including butter, plastics, textiles, and chemicals, are expected to face tariffs exceeding the 15% limit under Trump's new tariff plan, which could last up to 150 days [1] - Last summer, Trump reached a trade agreement with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, where most EU exports to the US would incur a 15% tariff, while several US exports to the EU would see tariff cancellations [1] - The EU agreed to this perceived unequal deal to avoid a full-scale trade war with Washington and to maintain US security support, particularly regarding the situation in Ukraine [1]
欧盟警告称特朗普的新关税政策破坏了双方贸易协定
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-24 09:05