Trade tensions due to US tariffs are among the possible negative factors, according to officials

The European Commission has cut its forecast for the bloc’s economic growth in 2026 amid risks posed by US tariffs and geopolitical tensions.

Brussels signed a trade deal with Washington in July that imposes a 15% tariff on EU exports of cars and most other goods, and commits the bloc to buying $750 billion of US oil and gas and investing $600 billion in the US economy. The agreement, reached after months of tense talks and tariff threats, drew criticism for its perceived imbalance and potential harm to EU competitiveness.

In its twice-yearly…

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