The European Union and the United States have reached a major trade agreement that imposes a 15% tariff on most EU exports to America, averting the threat of even higher tariffs. In exchange, the EU has pledged to buy hundreds of billions of dollars in American energy and military equipment, though experts question whether these promises are realistic. The deal has sparked criticism across Europe, with leaders in France and Germany calling it a humiliating capitulation, while others express relief that a full-blown trade war was avoided. Pharmaceutical and auto industries are expected to be hit hard, with likely price increases for consumers. Despite the deal, confusion remains over its details, and both sides are spinning conflicting narratives about who truly benefited.
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