Tariff agreement with EU reopens doors for US agriculture exports

Published 2021년 11월 2일

Tridge summary

The United States and European Union have reached a deal to end the trade conflict over steel and aluminum tariffs. The U.S. will no longer apply section 232 duties, allowing for duty-free importation of steel and aluminum from the EU at a set volume. In return, the EU will suspend tariffs on U.S. products. The agreement also aims to reduce carbon in the steel and aluminum supply chain, with plans for increased incentives to lower carbon emissions in production. This development is seen as a victory for agriculture, with the American Farm Bureau Federation welcoming the end of EU tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports.
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Original content

In welcome news for agriculture, the United States and European Union Sunday announced an end to the trade conflict of steel and aluminum tariffs. The United States will not apply section 232 duties and will allow duty-free importation of steel and aluminum from the EU at a historical-based volume, and the EU will suspend related tariffs on U.S. products. They will also consider reducing carbon in the steel and aluminum supply chain as part of the agreement, including greater incentives to reduce carbon across steel and aluminum production. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office states the global arrangement reflects a joint commitment to use trade policy to confront the threats of climate change and global market ...

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