Determinants of the EU-US Trade Agreement: Automobiles, Agriculture, and Trump

According to a report by Jinse Finance, sources reveal that as the European Union and the United States work to reach a provisional trade agreement in the coming days, tariff levels on automobiles and agricultural products have become key sticking points in the negotiations. The sources stated that the EU is seeking export tariffs on agricultural products not exceeding 10%. Previously, some automakers had advocated for an offset mechanism—trading corporate investment in the US for tariff reductions—but this is currently off the table, as the EU is concerned it could lead to production shifting across the Atlantic. The sources added that EU negotiators are now focusing on the issue of automobile tariffs. Due to the confidential nature of the discussions, the sources requested anonymity.