EU agrees to implement US trade deal struck last summer
The EU has agreed to implement a trade deal with the US, following extensive negotiations aimed at averting potential tariffs. This agreement, initially struck last summer, will remove import duties on most US goods entering the EU. European leaders expressed optimism that this deal will foster stable and mutually beneficial transatlantic trade.
- ▪The EU's trade deal with the US can now enter into force after five hours of talks.
- ▪The agreement aims to remove import duties on most US goods entering the EU.
- ▪MEPs had previously frozen the ratification process due to concerns over US tariffs.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Shipping containers in Frankfurt. ‘Together, we can ensure stable, predictable, balanced and mutually beneficial transatlantic trade,’ Ursula von der Leyen said. Photograph: Ronald Wittek/EPAView image in fullscreenShipping containers in Frankfurt. ‘Together, we can ensure stable, predictable, balanced and mutually beneficial transatlantic trade,’ Ursula von der Leyen said. Photograph: Ronald Wittek/EPAEuropean UnionEU agrees to implement US trade deal struck last summerMEPs had twice frozen ratification process in protest at Trump’s threat of higher tariffs and Greenland threatsLisa O’Carroll Senior correspondentWed 20 May 2026 04.13 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 04.14 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe EU has finally agreed to implement its trade deal with the US after five…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at World news | The Guardian.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from World news | The Guardian
