Its refinement of the European Union In response to new Washington charges. In Luxembourg, business ministers are close to closing the first list of US products, which will retaliate. Meanwhile, the second round of activities 20% public fee Other block imports and at a flattened rate 25%of cars.
The first rule of counter -measures expected to be accepted on Wednesday includes US products such as Whiskey borebon.
France, Italy and Spain In recent weeks, calls to withdraw whiskey from retaliation measures to avoid tensions with the United States. “We need to find the right balance to protect the most exposed EU economies,” said a social messenger ‘EuroNius’: “We are united in our choice Proportional responseThis is because retaliation against US products can have a chain effect in our businesses. “
Retaliation charges
Retaliate charges will be introduced gradually Until April 15, By setting up the second wave for May 15. The purpose of these initial actions is to push the US to the negotiations table, which indicates the mood of the EU Grip In the current business conflict.
Although the contract for the first round fees is expected to be completed on Wednesday, the second phase of the EU Strategy is still discussed.
This ‘Plan B’ will address fees for cars and other sectors, but member states Is divided into the best approach. The largest economies like France and GermanyEU is ready to use more aggressive counter -measures, such as preventing US companies from approaching EU public contracts, while small states such as Spain, Italy and Ireland support the most sensible response.
Despite these sections, the European Union wants Keep an integrated posture. Once the first list is recognized, the European Union believes that it acts as a lever in future negotiations with the United States, underlines the arrangement of the climbing constituency if necessary. However, leaders prefer Avoid business war They are determined to find a balance between the determination and maintenance of diplomatic relations with Washington.
