The United States has urged the European Union to honor its trade commitments by revising corporate sustainability rules that could hinder American businesses operating in the bloc.
The United States has urged the European Union to honor its trade commitments by revising corporate sustainability rules that could hinder American businesses operating in the bloc. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The United States is urging the European Union (EU) to ease corporate sustainability rules that hold large companies responsible for the environmental and social impact of their global supply chains, arguing the measures harm American exporters. U.S. Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder said Friday that Brussels should honor commitments made during previous trade talks with President Donald J. Trump to address non-tariff barriers. DETAIL: Puzder specifically criticized the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive…Open
"The European Union will pay a very big price for this illegal and highly unethical conduct, which I have consistently warned them about," Trump went on.
President Donald J. Trump has set a deadline of July 4, 2026, for the European Union to ratify its trade agreement with the United States.
President Donald J. Trump has warned the European Union (EU) that it will face increased tariffs if its trade agreement with the United States is not ratified by July 4, 2026. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has set a deadline of July 4, 2026 , for the European Union (EU) to ratify its trade agreement with the United States. DETAIL: In a Truth Social post on Thursday, President Trump warned that if the EU does not ratify its trade agreement with the United States by July 4, 2026, the bloc will be hit with higher tariffs . The President has accused the EU of not complying with the terms of a trade deal agreed in Scotland last year. The deal included the EU reducing tariffs to zero. The announcement follows a…Open
President Donald J. Trump has announced a 25% tariff on cars and trucks manufactured in the European Union (EU). The tariffs are set to take effect next week.
President Donald J. Trump has raised tariffs on vehicles made in the European Union (EU), saying the bloc has failed to comply with the terms of its trade agreement with the U.S. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff on cars and trucks manufactured in the European Union (EU). The tariffs are set to take effect next week. DETAIL: On Friday, President Donald J. Trump announced that cars and trucks made in the EU would be hit with a 25 percent tariff starting next week . The President said the tariff was a response to the EU’s failure to comply with the terms of its trade deal with the U.S. Trump emphasized that vehicles made in U.S.-based facilities would not be subject to the new…Open
The European Parliament has approved key elements of a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union (EU). Notably, the move ends a months-long delay in adopting the frameworks after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald J. Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The post European Union Politicians Approve Long-Delayed Trump Trade Deal. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: European Union (EU) politicians approved a major trade deal with the United States, overcoming months of delays. WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, the European Parliament, and American negotiators. WHEN & WHERE: March 26, 2026, at the European Parliament. IMPACT: The deal is expected to pass through remaining negotiations and approvals, strengthening U.S.-EU trade ties. IN FULL The European Parliament has approved key elements of a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union (EU). Notably, the move ends a months-long delay in adopting the frameworks after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald J. Trump under the International Emergency…Open
The calls for fairness come amid European Union plans for measures that would give European firms an advantage over foreign firms in military contracting, space operations and digital supply chains.