Divisions in Brussels as EU negotiators face crunch talks on US trade deal:
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Tensions Mount Before Crucial EU-US Trade TalksEU negotiators face tight deadlines and deep divisions as they attempt to finalize a pact amid US tariff threats in May 2026.
Key FactsMay 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- EU Parliament and Council representatives aim to implement a trade deal agreed last summer between the EU and the US.
- Recent US threats to raise tariffs on European cars have intensified the urgency for a swift agreement.
- Significant disagreements exist within the EU about whether to ratify the deal immediately or insist on additional conditions.
- The Parliament's strong demands may prevent a breakthrough, making an agreement during the talks unlikely.
Trump’s threats compel the Parliament to insist for solid guarantees on this agreement.— Brando Benifei, Socialist MEP, told Euronews
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