Trump, European Union and trade deal
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The 15% tariff would be lower than previously threatened, but it would remain a high duty on America’s largest trading partner.
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. and the European Union have agreed to a general framework on trade in which the U.S. will impose a 15% tariff on most goods imported from Europe, while most American goods will be imported into the EU tariff-free,
As Trump eyes an Aug. 1 deadline for countries to come to trade deals or face the tariffs that he originally announced in April, he has touted the agreements he has made in recent days — while maintaining that it would be difficult to meet with all world leaders.
U.S. agreement, secured by President Donald Trump in Scotland, imposes a 15% tariff on most European goods but does not outline a tariff for the wine and spirits industry.
A threatened 30% tariff on European wines would hurt many U.S. companies while hiking prices at home and in restaurants, industry experts warn.