The 15% tariff is “the best” the EU could get, the European Commission chief has claimed, amid fierce criticism
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has attempted to shrug off widespread criticism over the EU’s new trade agreement with the US. The controversial deal subjects most of the bloc’s exports to a 15% tariff while exempting American goods from retaliatory duties.
The EU-US agreement was finalized on Sunday during a meeting with US President Donald Trump at one of his Scottish golf-resort hotels.
”15% is not to be underestimated, but it is the best we could get,” von der Leyen said, when asked by reporters whether the…
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