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On July 27, 2025, the United States and the European Union reached a new trade agreement that sets a 15% tariff on most European exports to the US.
2025年7月27日，美國與歐洲聯盟達成一項新的貿易協議，對大多數歐洲出口到美國的商品徵收15%的關稅。
reach an agreement達成協議=come to an agreement=strike a dealtariff(n.)關稅export(n.)出口商品(v.)出口
This deal aims to avoid a more severe trade war, which could have imposed tariffs as high as 30%.
此協議旨在避免更嚴重的貿易戰，若無此協議，關稅可能高達30%。
aim to VR目標是、旨在be aimed at V-ing目的是、旨在～severe(adj.)嚴重的、劇烈的
While the agreement provides some relief to European exporters, especially in the automotive sector, it has been met with mixed reactions across Europe.
雖然此協議讓歐洲出口商鬆了一口氣，特別是汽車產業，但在歐洲內部反應不一。
relief(n.)(不快過後的)寬慰;寬心;輕鬆;解脫breathe a sigh of relief鬆了一口氣
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou described the deal as a “dark day” for the EU, criticizing the bloc for submitting to US pressure.
法國總理法蘭索瓦·白胡稱這是歐盟的「黑暗時刻」，批評歐盟向美國施壓屈服。
describe...as...把～形容為～submit to屈服於、服從=yield to=give in to
However, leaders from Germany and Italy welcomed the agreement, seeing it as a necessary compromise to prevent further damage to trade relations.
不過，德國與義大利領導人歡迎此協議，認為這是避免貿易關係進一步受損的必要妥協。
compromise(n.)妥協、折衷
Despite the tariffs being higher than before, the deal stops the worst-case scenario and offers some certainty for businesses.
儘管關稅較之前提高，但協議避免了最壞的情況，並為企業帶來一定確定性。
despite(prep.)儘管=in spite ofworst-case scenario最壞情況、最壞打算certainty(n.)確定性、uncertainty(n.)不確定性
The agreement includes exemptions for some key sectors, such as aircraft parts, pharmaceuticals, and certain agricultural products.
協議對部分重要產業給予豁免，如飛機零件、藥品及部分農產品。
exempt(adj.)豁免的、exemption(n.)豁免pharmaceutical(n.)(adj.)藥品(的)
However, European carmakers still face a 15% tariff on exports to the US, which will cost the industry billions each year.
然而，歐洲汽車製造商仍須面對15%的出口關稅，每年將造成數十億歐元的損失。
carmaker(n.)汽車製造商=car manufacturer
On the other hand, US automakers benefit from reduced tariffs in Europe, which could boost their sales there.
反觀美國汽車製造商在歐洲享有關稅優惠，可能促進其銷售。
benefit from~從～獲益boost(v.)提升
Overall, this deal shows the complex balance between protecting domestic industries and maintaining good international relations.
總體來說，此協議反映出保護本國產業與維持良好國際關係間的複雜平衡。
domestic(adj.)國內的
While it avoids a full-scale trade war, the tariffs will still affect prices and profits.
雖然避免了全面貿易戰，但關稅仍將影響價格與利潤。
full-scale(adj.)全面的
European countries must now decide whether to approve the deal, amid concerns about its long-term impact on the EU’s unity and economy.
歐盟成員國需決定是否批准此協議，並關注其對歐盟團結與經濟的長期影響。
approve(v.)批准、同意