United States & Bernd Lange

United States: The United States benefits from the European Union's removal of import duties on its industrial goods and agricultural products, including lobster. The agreement also sets a 15% tariff ceiling on EU products, though some uncertainties remain regarding future tariff implementations.

Bernd Lange: Bernd Lange, head of the European Union — European Parliament's trade committee, emphasized the importance of the safeguards included in the agreement and stated that the European Union — European Parliament will closely monitor its implementation.

United States: The United States previously ended its 'de minimis' exemption for imports from China and then for all imports, setting a precedent for the European Union's similar action. This indicates a global trend in curbing ultra-low-value imports.

Bernd Lange: Bernd Lange, head of the EU parliament's trade committee, emphasized the overwhelming burden on customs authorities due to the surge in small parcels and the difficulty in conducting normal checks.

Bernd Lange: Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's international trade committee, expressed concern over the 'tariff chaos' and proposed pausing the ratification process of a trade deal with the United States.