<h1>Transatlantic trade safeguards shape EU approval of the US deal, allowing suspension if the agreement is undermined.</h1> European lawmakers approved the transatlantic trade agreement with safeguard amendments that permit suspension if the United States undermines the deal, discriminates against EU economic operators, threatens territorial integrity or foreign and defence policies, or engages in economic coercion. The agreement retains a 15 per cent tariff on most goods and proceeds to further negotiation between EU and US trade representatives, with the added language intended to preserve European interests and provide greater certainty for businesses.