2025-07-23 18:59
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2025-07-23 18:59
The European Union and the United States are close to the conclusion of a trade agreement that would impose a 15 % duty on European imports, “Financial Times” said on Wednesday, citing three people familiar with the case. US President Donald Trump concluded a similar agreement on Wednesday with Japan.
According to the sources of Brussels, he will agree to the so -called Mutual taxes to avoid Trump announced by Trump, which from August 1 are to amount to 30 percent. Both sides intend to give up customs tariffs for some products, including planes, medical equipment and alcoholic beverages.
EU exporters have been paying an additional 10 % duty for goods sent to the USA since April. Earlier, the tariff was 4.8 percent on average.
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In the opinion of the sources, which is referred to by the British newspaper, a minimum duty of 15 percent. It will apply to products already covered by a higher rate, which is why Brussels perceives this possible agreement as a confirmation of status quo. This would mean that, for example, a duty for cars of 27.6 percent today. will fall to 15 percent
“FT” confirmed with its informers that if an agreement is not reached by August 1, then the EU will apply a retaliation duties package of up to 30 percent, whose value is estimated at around EUR 93 billion.
From London Marta Zabłocka (PAP)
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