The US and the EU have announced a sweeping trade package that resets tariff baselines, commits the bloc to major US energy and chip purchases, and targets deeper investment and rules-of-origin coordination. The statement outlines near-term changes effective Sept. 1 and several measures contingent on legislation and future negotiations.
Washington will impose a 15% tariff on most EU imports. In a notable carve-out, effective Sept. 1 the US will apply only MFN tariffs to EU aircraft and parts, generic drugs, chemical precursors, and scarce natural resources. Auto duties will fall later, but only after the EU passes matching tariff-cut legislation.
On the other side, Brussels will eliminate tariffs on all US industrial goods and grant preferential access for US seafood and agriculture.
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The EU will buy $750 billion worth of US LNG, oil, and nuclear products as previously announced. It will also purchase at least $40 billion in US AI chips, a minimum commitment but no timeline has been set.
EU firms will also invest $600 billion in US strategic sectors as mentioned previously by 2028. Both sides will negotiate rules of origin to ensure benefits remain bilateral, and they will explore cooperation on steel and aluminum market protections.
The partners also commit to tackle digital trade barriers, with the EU pledging not to adopt network usage fees. They are considering measures for secure supply chains, including tariff-rate quota solutions.
The statement aggregates at least $1.39 trillion in directional flows if fully executed, excluding the incremental trade effects from tariff changes and supply-chain TRQs that may be agreed later.
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