The European Union approved legislation on June 16, 2026, to enact its trade deal with the United States. This approval comes ahead of a deadline set by President Donald Trump, who would have imposed higher tariffs on EU imports if the deal had not been finalized by July Fourth. The agreement, reached in July 2025 during a meeting between Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, requires the EU to eliminate tariffs on U.S. imports, while the U.S. will lower its tariff rate on EU goods to 15%. The U.S. implemented its portion of the agreement in fall 2025. Most lawmakers in the European Parliament voted in favor of the legislation, which is expected to be ratified by the EU Council on June 26, 2026. Von der Leyen expressed support for the vote, highlighting the benefits of the agreement for both EU citizens and businesses.
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European Union Approves Trade Deal with United States
On June 16, 2026, the European Union approved legislation to implement a trade deal with the United States, which aims to eliminate tariffs on U.S. imports. The deal was finalized ahead of a deadline set by President Donald Trump, who threatened to impose higher tariffs if the agreement was not enacted by July Fourth. The legislation will be ratified by the EU Council on June 26, 2026.
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