Brussels’ zero-for-zero tariff offer not enough, U.S. president says, but indicates he’s open to a deal if the bloc commits to closing the trade deficit in goods.

Summary

Trump has rejected the EU’s “zero-for-zero” tariff offer on cars and industrial goods, demanding instead that the bloc commit to purchasing $350 billion of American energy to offset the trade deficit.

Following his implementation of 20% tariffs on EU goods last week, which triggered significant market downturns, Trump indicated openness to negotiations while emphasizing his “America First” stance.

He also criticized EU product standards as “non-monetary barriers” designed to block American exports.

  • unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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    6 days ago

    You cant run Uber in the EU in the same way they do in the US, because we have actual labor laws. The laws for the digital tech sector have simply not caught up with the pace of the industry, thats why they are so easily exploitable.

    • Comtief@lemm.eeEnglish
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      6 days ago

      Now you’re just arguing with an example I brought up on the fly, not my actual point. Well, whatever…