The ministers of the trade in the European Union, which gathered in Luxembourg on this Monday, have reached an agreement on List of US products for purposes In response to a recent US decision to introduce tariffs for steel and aluminum.
However The second round Designed to respond to 20% of the total customs rights to other blocks of blocks and with a fixed rate of 25% on cars.
It is expected that the first round of the contract, which is expected to be accepted on Wednesday, will include American products, such as Bourbon whiskey, although this inclusion remains controversial, especially after the threats of US President Donald Trump from Impose 200% of tariffs on European witty wines and drinks If the whiskey continues in the list.
In recent weeks, France, Italy and Spain have headed appeals so that whiskey was removed from retaliation measures to avoid lifting tension with the United States.
“We need to find the right balance to protect the most open EU economies,” EURONEWS told the EU diplomat: ““We are united in our desire for a proportional responseSince the measures of reimbursement against American products will influence the domino on our industries. “
Retlic rates will be used gradually from April 15, and the second place is scheduled for May 15. The purpose of these initial measures is to push the United States to the negotiation table, noting EU accessibility to remain solid in the current commercial conflict.
Although it is expected that the agreement on the first round of tariffs will be completed on Wednesday, the second stage of the EU strategy is still being discussed.
This “Plan B” will consider us tariffs about cars and other sectors, but Member states are divided into a better approach. The largest economies, such as France and Germany, were open to more aggressive counter -meters, such as the blockade of American companies to state EU contracts, while small countries, such as Spain, Italy and Ireland, prefer a more cautious answer.
Despite these units, The EU is trying to maintain a single position. After the first list is approved, the EU expects that it will serve as a lever in future negotiations with the United States, emphasizing the accessibility of the block, if necessary, if necessary. However Leaders want to avoid a trade war And they are determined to find a balance between a firm position and the maintenance of diplomatic ties with Washington.