VOICED : La UE dispuesta a apelar a la OMC contra el acuerdo China EEUU

The European Union is considering appealing to the World Trade Organization if the preliminary trade agreement between China and the United States causes trade distortions that negatively impact European businesses. The EU ambassador in China has received assurances that European companies will not be affected. However, the EU is concerned that the quantitative targets set by the agreement may not align with WTO rules. China has agreed to purchase an additional $200 billion in US products over two years, raising concerns within the EU about potential disadvantages for European companies.

What action does the EU plan to take if the US-China agreement negatively impacts European trade?

• Seek compensation from the US

• Negotiate a new agreement with China

• Impose tariffs on US goods

• Appeal to the World Trade Organization

What assurance did the EU ambassador in China receive regarding the US-China agreement?

• European companies will benefit from the agreement

• European companies will not be affected

• The EU will receive financial compensation

• The agreement will be revised to include Europe

Why does the EU believe the quantitative targets of the US-China agreement might be problematic?

• They are too ambitious

• They may cause trade distortions

• They exclude European products

• They are not legally binding

What is the value of additional US products China has committed to purchasing?

• $100 billion

• $150 billion

• $200 billion

• $250 billion

What concern does the EU have regarding China's increased purchases from the US?

• It will lead to a trade surplus for China

• It will reduce China's purchases from Europe

• It will increase global trade tensions

• It will violate international trade laws