האם ארה"ב-האיחוד האירופי חותמים על הסכם מסחר מופקע כדי להימנע ממלחמת מיסים - אך באיזו עלות?

The United States and European Union have reached a major trade agreement that imposes a 15% baseline tariff on most EU goods entering the US, averting a potentially devastating trade war. While the deal brings stability and avoids immediate escalation, many European leaders and industries are criticizing the terms as lopsided and damaging, particularly for sectors like pharmaceuticals and autos. The EU has also pledged to buy large amounts of US energy and military equipment, though experts question the feasibility of these commitments. The agreement has sparked political backlash in Europe, with some leaders calling it a 'submission' to US demands, and concerns that it will raise consumer prices and disrupt supply chains. Despite market optimism and relief among some exporters, the deal leaves unresolved tensions and uncertainty about the future of transatlantic trade.