Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen announced a trade agreement between the US and Europe. While this marks an easing of transatlantic tension, the compromise clause is clearly more favorable to Washington. For the EU, the primary goal is to maintain economic stability and protect strategic industrial interests. “I think this is the greatest agreement in history.” Trump commented on the agreement in this way during a meeting with European Commission President von der Leyen yesterday. This continues his usual style of exaggeration. The two leaders announced the news after their talks ended at Trump Golf Course in Turnberry, Scotland. It was certainly a successful weekend for the US President — in particular, the agreement clearly benefits the US.

Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen announced a trade agreement between the US and Europe. While this marks an easing of transatlantic tension, the compromise clause is clearly more favorable to Washington. For the EU, the primary goal is to maintain economic stability and protect strategic industrial interests. “I think this is the greatest agreement in history.” Trump commented on the agreement in this way during a meeting with European Commission President von der Leyen yesterday. This continues his usual style of exaggeration. The two leaders announced the news after their talks ended at Trump Golf Course in Turnberry, Scotland. It was certainly a successful weekend for the US President — in particular, the agreement clearly benefits the US.