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EU and U.S. closer to finalizing trade deal text

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The technical details of the tariff exemptions are long overdue, but the European Commission is optimistic that the text will be finalized soon as Washington has sent back suggestions.

Breakdown
  • The US has sent proposed changes to the EU for a joint trade deal statement.
  • The statement will include technical details and a list of goods exempt from tariffs. 18s
  • The EU will lower tariffs on certain goods to 15%. 50s
  • The EU will purchase €750 billion in US energy products and invest €600 billion in the US. 56s
  • Technical and political discussions between the EU and US continue to finalize the deal. 44s
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