Germany says written EU-US trade deal requires lower car duties
"In particular, car tariffs must be reduced quickly as agreed. We are also aware of the considerable burden on the export-orientated economy. Our role is to continue to fully support the European Commission in the process," a German government spokesman said at a press conference.
The EU and the US struck a framework trade deal in late July with many key details yet to be clarified.
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Germany said on Monday the US would have to follow through on agreed lower tariffs on Europe-made cars before a wider agreement on trade can be finalised in writing. "In particular, car tariffs must be reduced quickly as agreed. We are also aware of the considerable burden on the export-orientated economy. Our role is to continue to fully support the European Commission in the process," a German government spokesman said at a press conference. The EU and the US struck a framework trade deal in late July with many key details yet to be clarified.
