The European Union has imported energy sources from the United States (oil, gas and more) up to $ 81.1 billion, 4.3 times lower than the head of the White House currently required.
US President Donald Trump has refused to reduce the duties of industrial trade in the European Union, as the leaders of the European Commission have offered him. Instead, he asked the EU to buy $ 350 billion energy sources in the United States. Politico reported on Tuesday, April 8.
“We have a shortage [в торговле] With the European Union of $ 350 billion, and it should disappear quickly, “Trump says. – One of the ways to do this – so they can buy our energy sources … They can do it, and we occupy $ 350 billion per week.”
In fact, according to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2024, a lack of trade in goods between the USA and the EU costs $ 235.6 billion. The EU imported American goods of $ 370.2 billion, and exported $ 605.8 billion.
In 2024, the European Union imported energy from the United States (oil, gas and more) for $ 81.1 billion – it was 4.3 times lower than what Trump demanded. In addition, the United States has generally exported energy worldwide only $ 315 billion.
European Commission leader Ursula Von Der Layen emphasized that the EU suggested both abuse of duties, but was willing to defend its interests.
Currently, Brussels has completed the preparation of the American goods list, of which 25% of the fee can be applied in response to US actions.
Remember, US President Donald Trump spoke of reparations from Europe. According to him, the EU should pay a lot of money – not only for the present, but also for the past.
EC offers 25% duty for a number of goods from the USA – Media
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