Core Viewpoint - The United States and the European Union have reached an agreement on a trade framework that includes various sectors such as agriculture, automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, energy, and digital trade barriers [1][10]. Group 1: Trade Agreement Details - The EU will eliminate tariffs on all U.S. industrial products and provide preferential market access for U.S. agricultural products, including nuts, dairy, fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, processed foods, seeds, soybean oil, and meat products [2][3]. - The U.S. will apply either the Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rate or a 15% tariff rate on EU-origin goods, whichever is higher, starting from September 1, 2025, for certain products [5][6]. - The U.S. will not exceed a 15% tariff rate on most EU goods, covering sectors such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductor chips, and timber [4][6]. Group 2: Energy and Investment Commitments - The EU plans to purchase U.S. energy products, including liquefied natural gas, oil, and nuclear products, with expected purchases reaching $750 billion by 2028 [8]. - The EU commits to acquiring at least $40 billion worth of U.S. artificial intelligence chips for the construction of data centers in Europe [8]. - European companies are expected to invest an additional $600 billion in strategic sectors in the U.S. by 2028 [8]. Group 3: Future Negotiations - The EU will continue to negotiate with the U.S. for further tariff reductions and to identify additional areas for cooperation [9][11]. - The European Commission will initiate the implementation of the agreement's main content with the support of EU member states and the European Parliament [11].
重磅!美国与欧盟就贸易协定框架达成一致
证券时报·2025-08-21 12:35