EU Open to 10% US Tariff If Conditions Are Met, Reports Handelsblatt

Handelsblatt: EU Signals Willingness on Flat Tariff Deal

In a significant development in EU-US trade negotiations, German financial daily Handelsblatt reported on Monday that the European Commission is open to accepting a flat 10% tariff from the United States, provided it is applied under clear and unequivocal conditions.

This marks a possible turning point in transatlantic trade talks, which have seen rising friction in recent years due to tariffs, subsidies, and supply chain tensions.

EU's Conditional Approval

While details of the conditions have not been made public, EU insiders suggest that reciprocity, scope limitation, and protection of strategic sectors would be part of the deal.

Officials reportedly emphasized that any acceptance of tariffs would be contingent on full transparency and predictability from the US side.

Market Reaction & Implications

A tariff agreement could potentially:

• Stabilize EU-US trade relations
• Avoid further retaliatory duties
• Help industries plan long-term pricing and export strategies
• Influence global trade policy alignment, especially with China watching closely

What’s Next?

Brussels is expected to formally respond to the US proposal in the coming weeks. Negotiations are ongoing behind the scenes, with Washington seeking broader concessions on industrial goods and digital taxation frameworks.

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