The European Commission is prepared to accept a fixed 10% tariff on trade with the United States, including imports of vehicles, pharmaceuticals, and electronic components, under the condition that the agreement includes clear and reciprocal standards, German media report, according to Rks News.
The goal of this proposal is to avoid escalating tariffs and to build a new framework for economic cooperation between the two economic giants. While Washington has not officially confirmed its willingness to accept a 10% cap on European car imports, Brussels is offering to reduce counter-tariffs and recognize certain U.S. technical standards in return.
A senior EU official noted that the proposal is not a permanent measure, but rather a “camouflaged tax increase” that would ultimately be borne by American consumers. The proposed package also includes a review of a full ban on Russian gas imports, favoring instead American liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Designed for Trump?
Sources within the EU emphasize that the deal is strategically framed to be presented as a political win for President Donald Trump, aiming to ease trade tensions and strengthen transatlantic ties ahead of a potential second Trump term.
The package remains under negotiation, but it underscores a clear effort by the EU to adapt to a shifting U.S. administration while maintaining its own economic and strategic interests.
