EU Faces Higher US Tariffs Than UK Amid Trade Talks, Impacting Steel and Agriculture Sectors

EU-US trade negotiations are approaching a critical juncture as Brussels prepares to finalize a provisional framework agreement with the Trump administration. This deal is expected to establish a 10% reciprocal tariff rate, aligning with the baseline tariffs currently applied to the UK. Despite this progress, multiple diplomatic sources reveal that the EU anticipates a less favorable market access compared to the UK’s arrangement, particularly in key sectors such as steel, automotive, and agriculture. Notably, the US has proposed a 17% tariff on EU agricultural exports, underscoring ongoing challenges in reaching parity. Industry stakeholders and policymakers are closely monitoring these developments, which could significantly impact transatlantic trade dynamics and tariff structures. The EU’s prolonged negotiation timeline contrasts with the UK’s relatively expedited agreement, highlighting strategic disparities in trade diplomacy between the two parties.