European Union assumes it faces 15% tariffs in the US from Friday. But a key text still isn’t ready
BELGIUM, AUG 1 – The EU agreed to 15% tariffs on two-thirds of its exports worth €380 billion to maintain U.S. market access, affecting sectors like wine, autos, and pharmaceuticals, officials said.
- The European Union believes the United States will impose a 15% tariff on most EU exports starting Friday.
- U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reached a political agreement for these tariffs, affecting around two-thirds of EU goods worth about 380 billion euros.
- European wine and spirits will be included in the 15% tariff, but there may be future negotiations for exemptions, as noted by an unnamed source.
- Brokers indicated that wealthy individuals might seek ways to avoid the impact of the new tax.
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