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EU Finalizes US Trade Agreement Ahead of Trump Tariff Deadline

The European Union completed negotiations on a long-stalled trade agreement with the United States, removing a significant obstacle to ratification. This comes before President Donald Trump's threatened tariff implementation deadline. EU lawmakers and member states reached consensus early Wednesday following extended deliberations, according to Cyprus, which holds the EU's rotating presidency. The agreement resolves outstanding disputes that had previously delayed the pact's execution. The finalized text clears the way for formal ratification procedures, allowing both parties to move forward on the bilateral trade framework. The breakthrough comes as Trump has set a firm deadline for the deal's ratification, with higher tariffs looming as a consequence of non-compliance. The accord represents a critical step in managing transatlantic trade relations and avoiding potential economic disruption from the threatened duties.