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Transatlantic trade has entered a new era following the official implementation of the US-EU tariff deal on July 1. A year after the US imposed a 10% baseline tariff on all imports from the EU, the European Commission has finally agreed to implement the Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. The agreement creates a distinct strategic imbalance for online marketplace sellers. Under its terms, a flat 15% US baseline tariff now applies to most European imports, a significant increase that directly impacts the profit margins of EU merchants selling to American eBay buyers. Conversely, the EU has completely eliminated customs duties on most US consumer goods. This structural shift effectively creates a friction-free gateway for American businesses to scale their operations directly into Europe. eBay merchants from EU member states must review their pricing models to absorb or offset the 15% tariff baseline, while US sellers need to move quickly to capture a wide-open share of the European online market. Have you adjusted your global eBay strategy to shield your margins from the new 15% tariff baseline yet? Share your strategy with us in the comments 👇 #transatlantictrade #internationalecommerce #ecommercestrategy #crossbordertrade