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EU Lawmakers Vote on Controversial U.S. Trade Deal

3/18/2026

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EU lawmakers will vote Thursday to enact parts of the EU-U.S. trade deal.
The agreement removes EU duties on U.S. goods and expands U.S. agricultural access.
Lawmakers say the deal is lopsided, with EU cutting duties while the United States keeps 15%.
An amendment adds a sunrise clause making EU reductions conditional on U.S. compliance.
Final legislation will not pass before April after negotiations between European Parliament and EU governments.

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EU lawmakers will vote Thursday to enact parts of the EU-U.S. trade deal.
The agreement removes EU duties on U.S. goods and expands U.S. agricultural access.
Lawmakers say the deal is lopsided, with EU cutting duties while the United States keeps 15%.
An amendment adds a sunrise clause making EU reductions conditional on U.S. compliance.
Final legislation will not pass before April after negotiations between European Parliament and EU governments.