The European industry is analyzing the list of products produced by the European Commission in response to US charges on steel and aluminum, and all sectors are not happy.
European union charges on US products are negatively affected Wine manufacturers, plastic manufacturers and EU Paper paste, other fields that rely on imported products as trapped by tax victim Commerce Between both sides of the Atlantic.
Is one of the wine’s department and spirits of victimsWednesday attacked by the threat of imposing US president Customs rights 200% For importation, in response to the EU’s fees for the US Porbon Whiskey.
“We have been proposing for the European Commission for several months. To protect bilateral trade of wines and spirits“Gabriel Bigard, president of French wine exporters and spiritual drinks (FEVS), said,”, by adding American wines and liquor into their revenge.
Charges to retaliate for the actions taken by Trump administration
As in response to 25% of US charges in steel and aluminumAuthority He presented retaliation on Wednesday against the list of goods imported from the USFrom soybeans and tree to Harley Davidson and Porbon whiskey motorcycles.
The wine department and the spirits representatives point out that they have already suffered bad consequences EU business warsHow Recent dispute with China for electric vehiclesThis led to this country to oppose European charges with customs rights on the European brand.
The European paper pasta industry has also reacted to the import of US products. In 2023, the EU was imported from 962 million euros and 650 million euros worth of paper and cardboard. In return, the European Paper and Card Paste exports are 238 million euros and 2.4 billion euros. This sector has no interest in the business war with Americans.
Papal Industries European Federation (CEPI) General Director Jori Ringman said that “EuroNius” said.European Union and Consumers of the United States that requires basic health products“They are going to be affected, as well as” fields that use paper containers. “
Professional Association Explies with magnifying mirror Mutual customs charges Donald Trump announced by the President of the United States, they fear that the sector may be killed, and He is ready to respond to the advice launched by the European Commission List of American products subject to European retaliation.
The product list presented on Wednesday will be open for the consultation of department representatives until next Wednesday. Next up, Provided to EU member statesThey can resist it. The purpose of the European Commission is that it comes into effect in mid -April.
Their impact on fees and world delivery chains
The plastic field is white, quietly heard from European opposite actions. “Imposing fees, especially for industrial goods PlasticThis will disturb the supply chains, This will raise the costs for companies and will negatively affect consumers on both sides of the Atlantic“In a statement, Plastic Europe’s general director, Virginia Johnsansens, says he is” free and fair trading on both sides of Atlantic. “
In 2023, EU’s plastic exports went to the United States 11.7% .
The health manufacturing sector is also concerned with viewing the components used in its field. “We respect E. to guarantee that medical technologies and their components are excluded from any retirement fee“Matek said in a statement. Health Systems across Europe“Included the European Business Association representing medical technology industry from diagnosis to healing.
