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US–EU Trade Deal Sets 15% US Tariff on Most European Imports as Brussels Drops Duties on US Goods

Agreement averts threatened 30% levy, maintains 50% steel and aluminium tariffs, and includes EU commitments to purchase $750bn in US energy and invest $600bn in American industry.
The United States and the European Union have agreed to a new trade deal that imposes a 15% tariff on most EU goods entering the US, while eliminating tariffs on US exports to the EU.

The agreement was finalized shortly before the expiration of a deadline that could have triggered a 30% blanket tariff by the US.

According to officials familiar with the negotiations, the new 15% US tariff excludes key sectors such as pharmaceuticals and aircraft, which will continue under zero-tariff terms.

Existing US tariffs of 50% on steel and aluminium imports from the EU will remain in effect.

In addition to tariff adjustments, the European Union has pledged to purchase $750 billion worth of American energy over the coming years and invest approximately $600 billion in US-based infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology sectors.

Specific implementation frameworks and timelines for these commitments have not yet been disclosed.

The trade agreement comes amid broader efforts by the US administration to reshape international trade relations.

In 2025 alone, the US has reached similar pacts with Japan, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Earlier negotiations between Washington and Brussels had involved multiple tariff structure proposals, including a baseline 10% duty and country-specific adjustments.

While the current agreement halts escalation, European officials have expressed concern about the longer-term economic impact of the new tariff regime.

Internal EU documents discussed the possibility of countermeasures in case talks failed.

Several EU member states have also explored policy diversification strategies to mitigate dependence on US trade.

Economic models cited during the negotiations suggest that although the 15% tariff is less severe than the proposed 30%, it is expected to have a measurable effect on European export sectors and GDP growth over time.

The final accord reflects a culmination of months of negotiations, including extensions granted by Washington throughout spring and early summer 2025.

Despite calls from some EU officials to reject any deal short of full tariff removal, Brussels ultimately agreed to the compromise to avert broader trade disruptions.
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