Brussels: A much-debated EU-US tariff deal has received its final approval by European Union member countries amid a threat by US President Donald Trump to slap more tariffs on Europe should the agreement not be implemented by July 4. “We are committed to a strong and open transatlantic partnership»»»

BRUSSELS - European Union (EU) states gave their final approval on June 25 to a year-old tariff deal with the United States, allowing it to enter into force ahead of a July 4 deadline set by US President Donald Trump. Struck between Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen in July 2025, the deal set»»»

EU states gave their final approval Thursday to a year-old tariff deal with the United States, allowing it to enter into force ahead of a July 4 deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump. Struck between Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen in July 2025, the deal sets levies of %15 on most of E»»»

The sign-off by member states clears the final legislative hurdle on the EU side, following parliament’s approval earlier this month. (EPA Images pic) BRUSSELS: EU states gave their final approval Thursday to a year-old tariff deal with the United States, allowing it to enter into force ahead of a »»»