Framed by tense negotiations and the looming threat of a full-blown trade war, the deal is being hailed as a bold achievement for Trump, and a strategic move that forces Europe to play fair. “It’s a very powerful deal, it’s a very big deal, it’s the biggest of all the deals,” Trump said Sunday alongside von der Leyen. The agreement imposes a flat 15% tariff on most European imports to the U.S., including automobiles—significantly lower than the 30% Trump had previously threatened, but still far tougher than the 10% baseline the EU hoped for.
Author: Ben Smith
Published at: 2025-07-27 21:00:05
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