The United States and European Union have reached a major trade agreement, narrowly avoiding a damaging trade war by setting a 15% tariff on most European goods entering the US—half the 30% rate previously threatened by President Trump. In exchange, the EU agreed to purchase $750 billion in US energy and invest $600 billion in the US by 2028, as well as increase spending on American military equipment. While the deal brings relief to global markets and provides clarity for businesses, it has drawn sharp criticism from European leaders, particularly in France, who view the terms as a capitulation to US pressure. The agreement is seen as a political win for Trump and a pragmatic move by the EU to avoid economic chaos, though many in Europe lament the lack of leverage and the perceived imbalance in the deal. Investors responded positively, with stock futures rising on news of the agreement.
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