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EU-US bilateral trade agreement

The EU-US trade agreement described by von der Leyen as providing predictable trade conditions and removing EU tariffs on US industrial goods.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “we have agreed to meet in Scotland on Sunday to discuss transatlantic trade relations, and how we can keep them strong.”

    Von der Leyen announces an agreement to meet in Scotland on Sunday and outlines plans to discuss transatlantic trade relations.

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    Following a good call with President Trump, we have agreed to meet in Scotland on Sunday to discuss transatlantic trade relations, and how we can keep them strong.

    On meeting President Trump in Scotland to discuss trade.

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “It’s the biggest trade deal ever”

    Von der Leyen announces a landmark EU-US trade deal representing nearly 44 percent of global GDP and notes the EU and the US form a market of 800 million people.

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    We have deal 🇪🇺🇺🇸 Together, the EU and the US are a market of 800 million people.   And nearly 44 percent of global GDP. It’s the biggest trade deal ever ↓ europa.eu/!gRXhqQ

    On the scale of the new agreement.

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  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen says the EU-US trade deal strengthens predictability and economic security

    Von der Leyen says the EU-US trade deal brings predictable conditions for companies and consumers and claims it supports jobs and long-term economic growth.

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    Predictability for our companies & consumers. Stability in the largest trading partnership in the world. And security for European jobs & economic growth in the long-term. This EU-US trade deal delivers for our citizens & companies, and strengthens transatlantic relations. europa.eu/!tqNkQR

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  4. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “Today’s EU-US Joint Statement secures the best possible terms for EU companies and consumers”

    Von der Leyen notes the EU is the only partner with an all-inclusive tariff ceiling and highlights there is an exclusive guarantee for pharmaceutical and semiconductor sectors.

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    Today’s EU-US Joint Statement secures the best possible terms for EU companies and consumers: ➡️ the EU is the only partner worldwide with an all-inclusive tariff ceiling ➡️ exclusive guarantee on tariff limit for pharmaceutical and semiconductors sectors

    On the EU-US joint statement terms.

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  5. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen criticizes the proposed additional tariffs between long-standing allies

    Von der Leyen criticizes the proposed additional tariffs between long-standing allies and insists that a deal must mean something.

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    Arctic security can only be achieved together. This is why the proposed additional tariffs are a mistake, especially between long-standing allies. The EU and US have agreed to a trade deal last July. A deal is a deal. And when friends shake hands, it must mean something.

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  6. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen welcomes the agreement on reducing tariffs for US industrial exports

    Von der Leyen states that the EU honours its commitments and welcomes the agreement reached on reducing tariffs for US industrial exports.

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    A deal is a deal, and the EU honours its commitments. I welcome the agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council on reducing tariffs for US industrial exports to the EU.

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  7. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen welcomes Parliament's positive vote on the EU-US trade agreement

    Von der Leyen welcomes Parliament's positive vote on the EU-US trade agreement and says tariff removal on US industrial goods is days away.

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    I welcome today’s positive vote in the European Parliament on our EU-US trade agreement. A deal is a deal - and the EU is delivering its part. With this milestone, we are days away from fulfilling our commitment to remove tariffs on imports of US industrial goods.

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