US-EU Trade Deal: September 2, 2025

Economic Briefing

The U.S. and EU have announced a major trade framework reshaping tariffs, energy, and technology investments with direct impacts on Georgia’s economy.

 

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WHAT'S NEW:

 

  U.S.–EU Trade Deal:

15% tariff on most EU goods; auto tariffs could drop if EU cuts barriers on U.S. products.

 

  Energy & Tech:

EU to buy $750B in U.S. energy and $40B in AI chips through 2028.

 

  Investment & Defense:

$600B in EU investment plus expanded U.S. defense procurement.

 

 

WHY IT MATTERS:

 

  Tariff Pressure:

$15B in auto imports face higher costs.

 

  Export Wins:

Aircraft, medical devices, and ag goods gain market access.

 

  Stability:

$14.3B in trade with Germany gets more predictability.

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