EU approves US trade deal to avert Trump tariffs
The European Union approved legislation to enact its trade deal with the United States on Tuesday, more than two weeks before President Donald Trump would have imposed higher tariffs on the 27-nation bloc if the pact hadn’t taken effect. European lawmakers had until July Fourth, the day of America’s 250th birthday, to finalize their side […]
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The European Union approved legislation to enact its trade deal with the United States on Tuesday, more than two weeks before President Donald Trump would have imposed higher tariffs on the 27-nation bloc if the pact hadn’t taken effect. European lawmakers had until July Fourth, the day of America’s 250th birthday, to finalize their side of the trade deal. Otherwise, Trump would have levied 25% tariffs on EU car imports. Recommended Stories EU approves US trade deal to avert Trump tariffs Trump threatens France with 100% wine tariff Gas prices: Decrease at the pumps for third consecutive week The U.S.-EU framework agreement was reached last July when Trump met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Turnberry, Scotland.Advertisement The deal required the EU to eliminate…
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