Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick criticized European Union trade policies following President Trump’s announcement of a 20% tariff on the EU. He claimed that the EU's barriers prevent American goods, particularly beef, chicken, and lobsters, from entering their market, describing U.S. beef as superior. The tariffs aim to counteract trade deficits and high tariffs in other nations, emphasizing the protection of U.S. industries. Lutnick's statements underline a perception of American agricultural superiority and illustrate the challenges facing U.S. exports in a restrictive global market.
Lutnick highlighted the unfair practices in global trade, criticizing the EU's barriers against American goods, saying, 'They hate our beef because our beef is beautiful and theirs is weak.'
He mentioned the trade imbalances, questioning why the U.S. allows imported cars from countries like Japan where 94% are locally made despite U.S. product restrictions.
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