Joint Statement on a United States-European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade

Summary:
The United States and European Union announced a Framework Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade, representing a major step toward strengthening one of the world's largest trade relationships. The agreement aims to put the trade and investment relationship on solid footing and reinvigorate both economies' reindustrialization efforts.

Key Terms:

• EU Tariff Elimination: The EU will eliminate tariffs on all U.S. industrial goods and provide preferential market access for U.S. seafood and agricultural products including tree nuts, dairy, fruits, vegetables, processed foods, seeds, soybean oil, and pork and bison meat.

• U.S. Tariff Structure: The U.S. commits to applying either the Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rate or 15%, whichever is higher, on EU goods. Starting September 1, 2025, only MFN tariffs will apply to natural resources, aircraft parts, and generic pharmaceuticals.

• Energy and Technology Procurement: The EU plans to purchase $750 billion worth of U.S. liquified natural gas, oil, and nuclear energy products through 2028, plus at least $40 billion in U.S. AI chips for computing centers.

• Investment Commitment: European companies are expected to invest an additional $600 billion across strategic U.S. sectors through 2028.

• Defense Cooperation: The EU will substantially increase procurement of U.S. military and defense equipment with U.S. government support.

• Non-Tariff Barriers: Both parties commit to reducing or eliminating non-tariff barriers and addressing concerns related to trade regulations and standards.