Trump to Raise EU Car Tariffs; European Parliament Criticizes Breach of Promise
U.S. President Trump announced today that he will raise tariffs on EU cars and trucks next week, citing the EU's failure to comply with previous trade agreements. Bernd Lange, Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade, called the move unacceptable and criticized the U.S. for breaking its promises.
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(Brussels, May 1st, Central News Agency reporter Wu Po-wei) U.S. President Trump today announced that he will raise tariffs on EU cars and trucks next week, citing the EU's failure to comply with previously reached trade agreements. Bernd Lange, Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade, called the move unacceptable and criticized the U.S. for breaking its promises.
Lange (Bernd Lange) posted on his social media platform X on the evening of May 1st, stating that Trump's move to impose a 25% tariff on EU cars is unacceptable.
He emphasized that the European Parliament is still adhering to the "Scotland Agreement" and is working to complete relevant legislative work. However, while the EU is fulfilling its commitments, the U.S. continues to break its promises.
The "Scotland Agreement" mentioned by Lange refers to the trade agreement reached last year between the EU and the U.S. in Turnberry, Scotland.
Lange further stated that arbitrary actions against partners are not unprecedented, from imposing tariffs on over 400 steel and aluminum products to now targeting the automotive industry, which fully demonstrates that the U.S. is unreliable. The EU must maintain clear thinking and a firm stance.
In March this year, the U.S. announced the initiation of a Section 301 investigation against multiple trading partners, including the EU. At that time, Lange also criticized that the EU would not accept any outcome that violates the agreement reached between the two sides in Turnberry, Scotland. (Editor: Chen Cheng-kung) 1150502
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(Brussels, May 1st, Central News Agency reporter Wu Po-wei) U.S. President Trump today announced that he will raise tariffs on EU cars and trucks next week, citing the EU's failure to comply with previously reached trade agreements. Bernd Lange, Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade, called the move unacceptable and criticized the U.S. for breaking its promises.
Lange (Bernd Lange) posted on his social media platform X on the evening of May 1st, stating that Trump's move to impose a 25% tariff on EU cars is unacceptable.
He emphasized that the European Parliament is still adhering to the "Scotland Agreement" and is working to complete relevant legislative work. However, while the EU is fulfilling its commitments, the U.S. continues to break its promises.
The "Scotland Agreement" mentioned by Lange refers to the trade agreement reached last year between the EU and the U.S. in Turnberry, Scotland.
Lange further stated that arbitrary actions against partners are not unprecedented, from imposing tariffs on over 400 steel and aluminum products to now targeting the automotive industry, which fully demonstrates that the U.S. is unreliable. The EU must maintain clear thinking and a firm stance.
In March this year, the U.S. announced the initiation of a Section 301 investigation against multiple trading partners, including the EU. At that time, Lange also criticized that the EU would not accept any outcome that violates the agreement reached between the two sides in Turnberry, Scotland. (Editor: Chen Cheng-kung) 1150502
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