EU Requests US to Reduce Tariffs on List of Products

The European Commission has formally asked the United States to reduce or eliminate the 15% tariffs imposed on most European exports under the trade deal that took effect July 1, 2025. The request targets a list of products that includes olive oil, wine, spirits, Roquefort cheese, pasta, medical equipment, and industrial machinery.

The request

The list was compiled considering EU interests and potential for increased exports. EU sources expressed confidence in reaching a compromise but noted that the US has raised concerns about non-tariff barriers. Source: infobae The dialogue between the parties continues.

Trade context

According to European Commission data, the 2025 trade volume between the EU and US reached 1.8 trillion euros, a 4.5% increase over the previous year. The trade deal, negotiated by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump, was designed to avoid a 25% tariff threat and has protected commercial flows and investments. Source: diariolibree The EU exported more goods to the US than it imported, but the US remained the dominant supplier in services.