Trump, European Union reach trade deal
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President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday that the US and EU had agreed to the framework of a trade deal that included a baseline tariff rate of 15% on EU goods imported into the US.
The 15% tariff would be lower than previously threatened, but it would remain a high duty on America’s largest trading partner.
A threatened 30% tariff on European wines would hurt many U.S. companies while hiking prices at home and in restaurants, industry experts warn.
President Trump plans to impose 30% tariffs on EU imports starting August 1, prompting French dairy leaders to warn of 'disastrous' impacts on their exports.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey.
The preliminary deal imposes 15 percent tariffs on most E.U. goods, averts a trade war and leaves many details unresolved, including on wine and spirits. Here are industries on the line.