Pact announced by Ursula Von Der Leyen includes bilateral energy purchases and establishes zero tariff for strategic sectors
The (European Union) and closed them commercial agreement that establishes a maximum rate of 15% for cars and semiconductors, essential sectors for the economies of both countries, this Sunday (27.Jul.2025).
The pact announced by the president of, was signed after a meeting with the US President (Republican Party) in Scotland. The agreement avoids the implementation of a 30%, which would come into force.
Automotive trade and the industry are sensitive to tariffs because of their importance in the global supply chain and the economic relevance to them. The imposition of higher would raise costs, which would further compromise the production and final price of vehicles and electronic components.
Also projects zero rates for strategic sectors such as aircraft and certain chemicals and agricultural, as well as investments in bilateral energy purchases – a priced of US $ 750 billion in 3 years. The agreement also includes $ 600 billion in military equipment and opening markets with reduced tariffs.
The President of the European Commission stressed that the reduction of tariffs aims to balance AE to strengthen energy cooperation, especially to reduce the European dependence of.
“There is still significant input of Russian gas and oil in the EU, which we want to definitively eliminate”he said in speech to journalists.
Although semiconductors are included in the fare, their application is subject to US results, which may affect the final tariff implementation on these products.
