EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal early on Wednesday to implement the bloc’s trade pact with the United States, ending months of wrangling over the accord as President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs unless it was approved by July 4. The compromise followed late-night negotiations between EU capitals and parliament negotiators.

  • farsinuce@feddit.dkEnglish
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    6 days ago

    The politicians and diplomats behind the negotiations MUST know something crucial that simply isn’t surfaced to the public.

    • HumbleExaggeration@feddit.orgEnglish
      8·
      6 days ago

      I think back then, everyone was afraid the US would cut the military support for Ukraine. But since they are now cutting it anyway and are pulling troops from Europe I think this is not relevant anymore. I do not see any benefits left.

    • ranzispa@mander.xyzEnglish
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      6 days ago

      Some time ago I was hiring using some European funding. I got this very good Iranian candidate. There was no way to hire him as the US forced the EU not to allow hiring Iranians with European funding.