The United States and the European Union officially ended months of trade tension by reaching a breakthrough agreement in the Scottish resort of Turnberry. Negotiations between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen resulted in a key trade truce with far-reaching geopolitical consequences.
A central point of the agreement is the negotiated tariff of 15% on European goods, which is half the initially threatened 30%. Trump announced that the European market will be open to American exporters with zero tariffs for certain products, representing a significant departure from previous trade practices.
Von der Leyen described the agreement as a "huge achievement" that will bring stability to the two economic powers forming almost one-third of global trade. The negotiations were described as extremely intensive, with numerous technical details yet to be finalized in the coming weeks.
The investment component of the agreement is impressive - the EU commits to 600 billion dollars of investments in the American economy, including military equipment, and an additional 750 billion dollars in the energy sector. This financial package aims to reduce European dependence on Russian energy sources.
Exceptions to customs duties include aircraft, aircraft parts, certain chemical products, and agricultural goods. An additional agreement on semiconductors is expected to be announced, which may add new dimensions to trade relations.
European leaders received the agreement cautiously. Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin noted that tariffs remain higher than the previous level, which will make trade more expensive. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the importance of stable trade relations.
Despite the agreement, some challenges remain. For example, the wine and alcohol sectors still lack full guarantees, with France and the Netherlands continuing to negotiate specific exceptions.
Trump described the agreement as "the biggest deal ever made", while European analysts perceive it as a strategic compromise. The global trade volume between the US and EU amounts to about 976 billion dollars annually, highlighting the significance of the achieved agreement.
The coming weeks will be critical for finalizing technical details, with the agreement needing approval from EU member state ambassadors. Diplomatic circles expect additional negotiations and possible clarifications on key trade aspects.
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Regardless of different interpretations, the agreement is seen as a significant step towards rearranging global trade relations and potentially the beginning of a new economic dialogue between the two leading economic powers.
Коментари (37)
DIMITAR
28.07.2025, 15:28супер! найсова сделка за нашата икономика 👍
BLAGOI
28.07.2025, 15:29Страхотно! Ще имаме по-евтини стоки и повече работни места 💸
i. иванов
28.07.2025, 15:29Поредната окупация на запада, продадохме се евтино!
AS
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PESHO98
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Barona1982
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ninja1988
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02C6
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JIVKO
28.07.2025, 15:57Накраяразумътпобеди!
peshaka
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BAI_IVAN
28.07.2025, 16:03Чак сега ли разбра? Тва е геополитка от найвисок клас 👌
9C6
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DARKANGEL
28.07.2025, 16:00поредната окупация от западните корпорации...!!
HOLERA
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k. димитров
28.07.2025, 16:01Страхотно споразумение, ЕС показва силата си!
VASIL_P
28.07.2025, 16:02Браво! Европа върви напред с такива договорки!
PeshoFromSofia
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niki_bg
28.07.2025, 16:50Браво на на6ите! Европа напред! 🇪🇺
viki_qna1987
28.07.2025, 16:51Руцете да ги напраим, не тъпите американци!
🔥_западен
28.07.2025, 16:51Поредния западен заговор... 🔥
anoniemen
28.07.2025, 18:18Американски окупатори, Путин е прав! 🇷🇺
HOLERA
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e_znachipakshteniopravyatamerikantsite
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ЛУД_ПЕТКО
28.07.2025, 18:23най-после разумно търговско решение, което ще ни донесе повече европейски инвестиции! 🇪🇺👍
blagoi1984
28.07.2025, 18:20Супер! Този пробив ще ни измъкне от кризата 💶👌
as2018
28.07.2025, 18:22Супер! Повече пари, по-малко бюрокрациа 🇪🇺👌
ivanka1990
28.07.2025, 20:00Porednata izmama! Prodavat ni na zapada 🇷🇺
vasil_p1977
28.07.2025, 20:04ннайсе! Найголемиа успех за Бълария в ЕС! 🇪🇺👏
A344E
28.07.2025, 20:30Fakttt! Европа показва клас 💪 😜
6171
28.07.2025, 20:31лудница! отново ни продават без да ни питат 🤬
8DF2
28.07.2025, 20:32Страхотно! България най-после в голямата търговска игра 👏🇪🇺
гошо
28.07.2025, 20:34точно така! ще потекат парички за българиа 💰🇧🇬! 🤦♂️
8630
28.07.2025, 20:34Пореднатаокупацияотамериканскитекорпорации...
komentar_bg
28.07.2025, 21:10Голям успех за европейската дипломация! 👏
babaganka
28.07.2025, 21:12Пориднатаизмаманазапада...Путинзнаеистината!🇷🇺
ninja2001
28.07.2025, 21:12ЕС! Така се прави търговия 💪🇪🇺!!
IVANKA
28.07.2025, 21:13Супер новина за бизнеса и икономиката! 💸