Trade expert questions the cost of EU’s deal with the US.

July 30, 2025

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BRUSSELS – An agreement has been reached on a mutual import tariff set at 15 percent, although several aspects of the arrangement remain to be finalized.

Proponents of the agreement will claim that significant challenges have been avoided, that this pact fosters stability in the world’s largest trading relationship, and that it enhances the EU’s competitiveness, while also promoting cooperation between the EU and the US beyond mere trade. I sincerely hope they are correct. However, I primarily perceive a lasting imbalance,” remarked Lange.

“I want to make certain that our regulatory authority, covering areas from digital services to CO2 pricing, is not compromised in return for this agreement,” stated Lange, who has made multiple trips to Washington to engage in negotiations.

(July 29, 2025)

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8 responses to “Trade expert questions the cost of EU’s deal with the US.”

Lord Nikon

July 30, 2025

Seems like we’ve swapped our fine European wines for American grape juice at a 15% markup. Cheers to “enhanced competitiveness” while we’re at it! 🍷💼

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GiddeeUP

July 30, 2025

A 15% tariff, eh? Sounds like the EU just negotiated a lovely discount on an overpriced latte from Starbucks instead of a proper deal. ☕️💸 Who knew trade could be so… thrilling? 😏

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proper

July 30, 2025

Oh brilliant, a mutual tariff of 15% – just what we needed, another reason to toast our thriving economy with a side of bureaucratic red tape! 🍷💼 Let’s just hope they don’t start charging us for the air we breathe next!

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Low Voltage

July 30, 2025

Looks like we’re paying a nice 15% for the pleasure of having our regulations compromised – what a bargain! 🎉 If only every deal could be this “beneficial,” we’d all be millionaires by now! 😏

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Bad Bunny

July 30, 2025

Incredible, isn’t it? A 15% tariff to ensure we still have *some* say in our regulations – brilliant! Just what we needed, more paperwork and a side of confusion for our transatlantic friendship. 🙄💼

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BlacKitten

July 30, 2025

Seems like we’ve traded a slice of our sovereignty for a flashy 15% tariff – how generous! 🍷 Let’s hope this so-called “stability” doesn’t end up like our last round of negotiations: all talk, no pint.

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blackfire

July 31, 2025

Just what we needed, another deal that promises the moon but probably delivers a few crumbs instead. Cheers to a 15% tariff – may as well pop the champagne! 🍾😏

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Viceswerve

July 31, 2025

Just what the world needs, another fancy 15% tariff to keep the trade game interesting. 🇪🇺💼 Can’t wait to see how much they charge us for the privilege of competition… or should I say, ‘cooperation’? 😂

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