Trump Averts Trade War With EU
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The EU-US trade deal includes zero tariffs on aircraft, a big win after months of uncertainty. But Trump's tariffs could still weaken travel demand.
Oil extended gains on Tuesday, lifted by hopes of improved economic activity after the U.S.-EU trade deal, a potential U.S.-China tariff truce and President Donald Trump's shorter deadline for Russia to end the Ukraine war.
European officials gave up on trying to avoid tariffs altogether and instead looked for the best agreement they could get.
Higher tariffs, or import taxes, on European goods mean sellers in the U.S. would have to either increase prices for consumers — risking loss of market share — or swallow the added cost in terms of lower profits. The higher tariffs are expected to hurt export earnings for European firms and slow the economy.
Balancing economic interests and security concerns, European officials said they got the best deal possible with President Donald Trump, but critics said Brussels ceded to pressure.
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The European Union's trade deal with the United States could cost the pharmaceutical industry between $13 billion and $19 billion as branded medicines become subject to a tariff of 15%, analysts said on Monday.
US stocks close mostly higher on an EU trade deal. S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records, but Mag Seven earnings and the Fed meeting could turn sentiment.
German auto companies embraced greater clarity but warned that even the lower rate of tariffs agreed between Brussels and Washington would still hurt.