EU reached a trade deal with Trump’s US, accepting 15% tariffs on exports amid mixed reactions across Europe.
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The final agreement on tariffs between the EU and the US, announced by Trump and Ursula von der Leyen at Turnberry, is viewed as a partial victory for the US side, which secured a 15% tariff on its exports to the US while avoiding similar measures on EU goods. European negotiators agreed to purchase billions of euros worth of American energy products and weapons, though some experts suggest this might be a formality. Certain products will be exempted from the 15% rate, with some moving towards zero tariffs (like aerospace components) and others facing different rates (like steel and aluminum). Overall, the EU accepted a weaker position in trade relations than before Trump’s tenure because it chose not to risk a trade war for a better deal. While the agreement provided relief on specific issues—such as reduced export burdens for German cars and pharmaceutical relief for Ireland—the overall conclusion across Europe is mixed. Despite media reports suggesting strengthened partnership through US energy and weapons aiding European independence from Russia, the EU’s inherent weakness in negotiations with major powers remains evident despite its collective bargaining power.
