EU, Trump and trade deal
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EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — The United States and the European Union agreed on Sunday to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods, staving off — at least for now — far higher import duties on both sides that might have sent shock waves through economies around the globe.
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.
Wall Street looked set for a higher open on Monday, as the trade agreement between Washington and the European Union bolstered sentiment at the start of a pivotal week featuring megacap earnings, a Federal Reserve meeting,
Wall Street is coming off a winning week fueled by strong earnings and recent deals between the U.S. and its trading partners.
The agreement is a major step in Trump's plan to shake up global trade, which he says was weighted against America.
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The 15% tariff would be lower than previously threatened, but it would remain a high duty on America’s largest trading partner.