A glimmer of hope in the turbulent trade negotiations - the US and EU are reportedly nearing a trade agreement after months of tough talks. According to the German financial paper Handelsblatt, the EU is ready to...
After months of tough negotiations, the United States with TRUMP and the European Union seem to be edging closer to a trade agreement. According to the German business newspaper Handelsblatt, the EU is willing to accept a fixed 10% import tariff from the US, provided certain conditions are met.
The EU is aiming to end the escalating trade uncertainty that started when Trump reinstated significant tariffs last March, particularly on cars, aluminum, and steel. These tensions further intensified with successive incremental increases, reaching as high as 50% on European products.
A fixed 10% tariff would help stabilize the situation and bring predictability back to trading. However, Brussels is imposing strict conditions: the agreement must not be permanent, and mutual concessions are necessary. The EU specifically wants Washington to reciprocate by removing barriers for European exports.
To showcase goodwill, the EU is willing to lower its own tariffs on American cars and ease technical and regulatory hurdles for American manufacturers in the European market. Furthermore, Brussels proposes to completely stop purchasing Russian gas, making Europe more reliant on American liquefied natural gas in the long term.
These concessions are aimed at persuading the White House not to escalate further with protectionist measures.
Financial markets, including the cryptocurrency sector, could benefit from such a trade agreement. Investors dislike uncertainty, and a fixed 10% tariff would provide clarity at the very least.
For businesses, this would mean fewer unforeseen costs, which would be advantageous for their profit margins. Generally, stock prices react positively to this kind of news.
Given that the crypto market is closely tied to tech values, a recovery on Wall Street would often have positive repercussions on major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and other altcoins.
Charles Ledoux is a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist. A graduate of the Crypto Academy, he has been a Bitcoin miner for over a year. He has written numerous masterclasses to educate newcomers to the industry and has authored over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. Now, he aims to share his passion for crypto through his articles for InvestX.
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