EU, Trump and Trade Deal
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The EU, a group of countries with shared economic interests, exports about $2 trillion worth of goods to the U.S. The 27 countries had hoped for a lower tariff of 10%, similar to the deal Trump negotiated with the U.K. and well below the original threat of 30% tariffs, but most analysts expected something closer to 15%.
A roundup of where things stand with tariffs on key U.S. trade partners and sectors.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick discusses the significance of the U.S. and EU agreeing to a trade deal on 'Special Report.'
Trump had most recently threatened tariffs of 30% on imports from the European Union. But on Sunday, he met with the president of the European Commission, and they agreed to a lower level.
Experts at Bankrate have warned that the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs could ultimately be passed on to American consumers, unless importers or businesses absorb the costs
The 15% tariff would be lower than previously threatened, but it would remain a high duty on America’s largest trading partner.
President Donald Trump began talks Sunday in Turnberry, Scotland, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as Friday’s deadline looms to reach a trade deal to avoid the 30% tariffs on European imports.
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