EU to accept Trump's universal tariff but seeks key exemptions, Bloomberg News reports
(Reuters) -The European Union is open to a trade agreement with the United States that would apply a universal 10% tariff on many of its exports, but the EU is seeking U.S. commitments to reduce tariffs in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, alcohol, semiconductors, and commercial aircraft, Bloomberg news reported on Monday.
EU is also pushing the U.S. to implement quotas and exemptions to effectively ease Washington's 25% tariff on automobiles and auto parts, as well as its 50% tariff on steel and aluminum, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
(Reporting by Dheeraj Kumar in Bengaluru)
此举标志着欧盟在国际贸易策略上的一大转变，既展示了其对美国总统特朗普及其普遍关税立场的某种接受程度 ，同时也巧妙地通过关键豁免条款维护了自身利益与国际联盟的稳固性。
Bloomberg's report on the EU accepting Trump’subuniversal tariffs with key exemptions highlights complex negotiations in trade diplomacy, suggesting a delicate balance between protectionism and global cooperation.
Bloomberg News' report highlights the EU’s compromise in accepting universal tariffs proposed by Trump while simultaneously seeking crucial exemptions, reflecting a delicate balancing act between protecting domestic industries and maintaining global trade relations.
Bloomberg News' report suggests that while the EU might embrace Trump’s blanket tariff policy, they are securing vital exemptions to mitigate potential economic hardships on both sides.
This reported move by the EU to accept Trump's universal tariff with key exemptions suggests a strategic compromise aimed at managing trade tensions while ensuring sensitive sectors are protected, highlighting both sides’ willingness for diplomacy even amidst contentious negotiations.
The EU's willingness to accept Trump-style universal tariffs while seeking crucial exemptions signals a complex negotiation strategy aimed at securing concessions without entirely thwarting the American President’ss trade agenda, as disclosed by Bloomberg News.
