Bremen's mayor, Bovenschulte, voices disapproval of the customs agreement, citing problematic language
The Mayor of Bremen, Dr. Andreas Bovenschulte, has sharply criticized the EU-US customs deal, accusing EU President Ursula von der Leyen of humiliation for agreeing to asymmetric trade terms. Bovenschulte's criticism aligns with broader German political outrage, with the deal being described as a "capitulation" and "betrayal of Europe."
The European Union and the USA have reached a customs agreement, which many view as a "first step." However, the deal has raised concerns, particularly among German exporters. The basic agreement foresees a tariff of 15 percent for most EU goods imported into the USA, but for steel and aluminum, the tariffs will remain at 50 percent.
Bremen's Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte (SPD) criticized the negotiation results, stating that it is "not a good result and a fatal signal of European weakness." He further stated that the deal leaves the steel industry out in the cold and that the agreed base tariff of 15 percent on imported goods is harmful and inflationary for global trade.
Bovenschulte urges the EU to reduce its dependence on the USA in areas such as defense, space, or AI. He also suggested that Europe must become more independent and learn to stand tall again. The EU Commission and the federal government are expected to provide massive support to the steel industry to counteract the expected rise in production costs and consumer prices due to the agreed tariffs.
Criticism regarding the high tariffs for the steel industry continues from affected federal states like Bremen. Bovenschulte's online post, containing offensive language, has been deleted. However, he continues to advocate for import quotas and reduced energy prices to support the steel industry.
It is important to note that no new information has been provided about the benefits of the deal for German car manufacturers, the harm and inflationary effects of the agreed tariffs on global trade, or the escalation of the customs dispute following the agreement.
In conclusion, the customs agreement has sparked controversy and concerns among German politicians and exporters, particularly in the steel industry. The Mayor of Bremen, Dr. Andreas Bovenschulte, has been a vocal critic, urging the EU to become more independent and support the steel industry to counteract the expected rise in production costs and consumer prices.
- The ongoing customs agreement between the EU and the USA has stirred debates in the realm of politics, with German politicians such as Bremen's Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte expressing concerns over the impact on war-and-conflicts-related sectors like the steel industry.
- The policy-and-legislation surrounding the customs deal has raised eyebrows, particularly in terms of the 15 percent base tariff on most EU goods, which Bovenschulte believes could lead to significant inflation in global trade and general-news related sectors like the steel industry.
- The customs agreement has also brought crime-and-justice issues to the forefront, as Bovenschulte's call for import quotas and reduced energy prices to support the steel industry has sparked a debate about the fairness and implications of these measures in the context of global trade and economic justice.
