Dombrovsis: EU prefers to achieve a working solution for the US trade
| In a speech session of the IMF and the World Bank, he said the EU had already suggested to buy more US liquefied gas and reduce duties on some goods. The EU will insist on more clarity than the US about their expectations. |
According to Dombrovskis, the EU is determined to resolve questions related to high prices of electricity, bureaucracy and digital skills in order to enhance competitiveness.
« The EU will not convey trade relations with the United States, but will develop new partnerships in the world to strengthen economic security in the Union, » Dombrovski said. The trade exchange between the EU and the US is 9.5 trillion. dollars.
The EU will remain a reliable and predictable trading partner, the Commissioner said.
The 27-member block already has trade agreements with 76 countries, and has recently completed negotiations for new partnerships with Mexico, Switzerland and four South American countries from MercosurS The EU continues negotiations with India, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia, starting commercial conversations with the United Arab Emirates.
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The EU will update its economic forecast in the coming month, with initial calculations showing that the impact of customs duties will be about 0.2% on the EU economy.
