Which EU products are exempt from Trump’s new tariffs

They came into force on February 24thUS tariffsannounced in the Proclamation of February 20 regarding the Imposition of atemporary import dutyto address fundamental problems ininternational payments‘. The applicable rate is10%in addition tobald NMFexisting

As clarified by theEuropean Commissionthrough its spokesperson responsible for CommerceOlof Gillsome product categories remain exempt:aircraftand aircraft parts,pharmaceutical products, energy products. There is in fact no ‘overlap’ with existing duties under Section 232 (e.g. on steel, automobiles, trucks, lumber).”

EU expects US to respect the Joint Declaration

Come la Commissionhe clarified in his statement on Sunday22/02/26‘l’UEexpects himUnited Statesrespect the commitments established inJoint Declaration– just as the EU respects its commitments. In particular, iEU productsmust continue to benefit frommore competitive treatmentwithout tariff increases beyond the clear and all-encompassing ceiling previously agreed [15%]’. – continues the spokesperson – As regards theEU exportsto the United States, in most cases theNMF dutyis less than5%“.

Commitments and transition phase

However, for a limited percentage ofEU exportstowards himUnited States (7%) il NMF dutyis greater than 5%. The United States has provided clear indications that the terms of theiragreements – come la UEUSA Joint Declaration– will be respected; therefore theUEcontinues to engage with the United States to make this happen and to achieveclarityon the concrete steps that will guaranteelegal and operational certainty. Furthermore, – explains Gill further – the United States has described the current situation as onetransition phaselasting a maximum of150 days. Also on this point, the EU is in contact with the United States to provide them as soon as possibleclarificationson any further measures they intend to take. We also continue to negotiate furthertariff exemptionsin line with our consistent approach to the implementation ofJoint Declaration. La Commissionwill always guarantee fullprotection of the interests of the European Union. Le businesses e gli EU exportersthey must be able to count on afair treatment, predictability e legal certainty. The Commission continues to consult closely with theEuropean Parliament e con gli Member States“.

EU support and commitment

There is a broadsupportto the position expressed in our declaration of22/02. As stated by theCommissario Sefcovicin his speech of24/02at the commissionWHILE del European Parliamentl’UE‘She must also remain committed to our agreement.’ In this sense, he underlined that it is ‘imperative to keep the process moving in implementing our commitments under theJoint Declaration‘” concluded the spokesperson.