The European Parliament on Thursday approved the implementation of the trade agreement concluded in 2025 between the European Union and the United States.
Green light under certain conditions from the MEPs regarding the trade agreement between the European Union and Donald Trump’s United States. MEPs approved the removal of customs duties on most American imports into the European Union, as promised by the European Commission, but with multiple safeguards.
Negotiated painfully by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, this agreement was seen in Europe as a capitulation to the American president. It was heavily criticized in capitals and received poorly in the European Parliament, with many officials and leaders reproaching the European Commission for making too many concessions to Washington.
Despite strong reluctance within its ranks, the European Parliament eventually took up the issue. However, its work was repeatedly suspended in January and February due to threats of Greenland annexation by the United States, and then the decision of the American Supreme Court. This decision created significant legal uncertainty by overturning Donald Trump’s customs duties, forcing Washington to implement provisional taxes until a new tariff regime in July.
Context:
The European Parliament approves the implementation of the trade agreement between the European Union and the United States, despite internal and external criticism.
Fact Check:
The European Parliament had temporarily suspended work on the agreement earlier in the year due to external factors like the threat of Greenland annexation by the US and decisions by the American Supreme Court.
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