Germany's auto association says EU-US trade deal must take effect now
Sectoral tariffs of 27.5% "remain in place and place a significant burden on German automakers and automotive suppliers, as well as on transatlantic trade," said VDA President Hildegard Mueller in a press release.
The EU Commission and German government must vigorously advocate for the U.S. to withdraw sectoral tariffs, she said.
A source familiar with the EU-U.S. negotiations had said on Wednesday that the EU will likely have to wait a few more days for an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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