EU-USA Trade Deal: Vehicle Standards Recognition Faces Hurdles
The EU and USA have agreed to a trade deal aiming to reduce barriers, including a potential recognition of each other's vehicle standards. However, a formal legislative procedure within the EU would be required for any adjustment to take place. The agreement considers recognizing each other's vehicle standards, but experts and critics have raised concerns.
Frank Schneider, an expert at the TÜV association, has stated that a customs agreement cannot override the EU's valid type approval regulation. The TÜV association rejects mutual recognition of vehicle standards due to significant safety and environmental differences between Europe and the USA.
Critics fear that individual approval under the EU type approval regulation, which allows individual vehicles to be approved according to US standards, could enable European safety and emissions regulations to be circumvented. The Tesla Cybertruck, for instance, is not roadworthy in the EU due to its angular shape and rigid steel construction, highlighting the disparities in standards.
The German government has reacted cautiously to the statement of intent, awaiting concrete details. An expert at the TÜV association has claimed that the implementation of the EU and US intention to recognize foreign standards is very unlikely, though their name has not been found in available search results.
The EU and USA's agreement to recognize each other's vehicle standards faces challenges and skepticism. A formal legislative procedure within the EU is required, and experts warn of potential safety and environmental concerns. The German government awaits concrete details before commenting further.
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