Greer Says EU Tariff Deal Can Stand as US Pursues Forced-Labor Duties

The USTR has proposed 10 percent or 12.5 percent duties on 60 economies, with public comments due July 6 and hearings set for July 7.

Greer Says EU Tariff Deal Can Stand as US Pursues Forced-Labor Duties

TL;DR

  • U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer believes proposed forced-labor tariffs are compatible with the U.S.-EU trade agreement.
  • Greer spoke with European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic before the proposal.
  • Both U.S. and EU officials are committed to complying with the trade agreement.