<h1>EU-US Trade Deal Imposes 15% Tariff on EU Goods, Sparks Debate Over Impact and Fairness</h1> The European Union reached a trade agreement with the United States under the Trump administration that imposes a 15% tariff on most EU goods entering the US, with some categories tariff-free but key sectors like pharmaceuticals and steel left unresolved. EU officials framed the deal as a necessary compromise to avoid a threatened 30% tariff and a potential trade war that could have severely impacted millions of European jobs and industries. However, several EU member states, notably France and Hungary, criticized the agreement as unbalanced and a sign of European weakness, with concerns over vague terms and lack of protections for services and specific industries. Economists warned the deal could reduce EU GDP and questioned its durability, while some viewed it as a short-term avoidance of escalation at the cost of long-term adherence to multilateral trade rules. The agreement is currently non-binding, leaving room for future negotiations.