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EU Urges Early Engagement with US Amid Tariff Concerns
The European Union seeks to initiate discussions with the United States regarding President Trump's proposed tariffs, highlighting the significance of their trade relationship.
The European Union (EU) has called for prompt discussions with the United States concerning President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs.
This appeal comes in response to rising apprehensions about potential disruptions in the critical trade relationship between the two economic powers.
Maros Sefcovic, the EU’s trade chief, highlighted the necessity of early engagement to prevent tariffs that could significantly impact the EU-US trade partnership, described as one of the most vital in the world.
The EU is currently awaiting the confirmation of Trump's selections for pivotal trade roles, including Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary and Jamieson Greer as U.S. Trade Representative, to facilitate these discussions.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, emphasized the EU's readiness to enter challenging negotiations while safeguarding its own interests.
She indicated a focus on collaboration in areas such as critical supply chains and emerging technologies.
Recent trade relations between the EU and the US have faced tension, particularly following comments from Trump's senior trade adviser, Peter Navarro, who criticized the EU’s value-added tax on cars, suggesting it is harmful to US interests.
Despite the lack of direct engagement with the new US administration, EU officials remain committed to addressing trade issues through constructive dialogue.
The current context includes the US imposing a 10% tariff on Chinese goods while Canada and Mexico have secured temporary pauses on additional tariffs, raising the possibility that the EU could be the next target for similar measures.
Sefcovic also reported that the EU-US trade deficit, which includes services, stood at approximately 50 billion euros, accounting for about 3% of the total annual EU-US trade volume of 1.5 trillion euros.
This trade relationship is crucial, underpinning millions of jobs in both regions.
Von der Leyen has also mentioned the EU’s potential to explore enhanced trade relations with China, amid uncertainties regarding the US. However, the EU faces unique challenges in negotiating with the US, particularly in managing internal divisions among its 27 member states.
Furthermore, the EU's trade mandate is restricted, limiting its capacity to address economic security issues, which remain the responsibility of individual EU countries.
Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister, Xavier Bettel, has stressed the significance of maintaining unity within the EU during negotiations, advocating for a firm approach and cautioning against premature concessions.
This appeal comes in response to rising apprehensions about potential disruptions in the critical trade relationship between the two economic powers.
Maros Sefcovic, the EU’s trade chief, highlighted the necessity of early engagement to prevent tariffs that could significantly impact the EU-US trade partnership, described as one of the most vital in the world.
The EU is currently awaiting the confirmation of Trump's selections for pivotal trade roles, including Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary and Jamieson Greer as U.S. Trade Representative, to facilitate these discussions.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, emphasized the EU's readiness to enter challenging negotiations while safeguarding its own interests.
She indicated a focus on collaboration in areas such as critical supply chains and emerging technologies.
Recent trade relations between the EU and the US have faced tension, particularly following comments from Trump's senior trade adviser, Peter Navarro, who criticized the EU’s value-added tax on cars, suggesting it is harmful to US interests.
Despite the lack of direct engagement with the new US administration, EU officials remain committed to addressing trade issues through constructive dialogue.
The current context includes the US imposing a 10% tariff on Chinese goods while Canada and Mexico have secured temporary pauses on additional tariffs, raising the possibility that the EU could be the next target for similar measures.
Sefcovic also reported that the EU-US trade deficit, which includes services, stood at approximately 50 billion euros, accounting for about 3% of the total annual EU-US trade volume of 1.5 trillion euros.
This trade relationship is crucial, underpinning millions of jobs in both regions.
Von der Leyen has also mentioned the EU’s potential to explore enhanced trade relations with China, amid uncertainties regarding the US. However, the EU faces unique challenges in negotiating with the US, particularly in managing internal divisions among its 27 member states.
Furthermore, the EU's trade mandate is restricted, limiting its capacity to address economic security issues, which remain the responsibility of individual EU countries.
Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister, Xavier Bettel, has stressed the significance of maintaining unity within the EU during negotiations, advocating for a firm approach and cautioning against premature concessions.
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