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Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's trade committee, delayed a transatlantic trade deal for months, securing some safeguards despite frustrating both Washington and Brussels.
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Brussels, Washington, Turnberry (Scotland), Lower Saxony (Germany), Friesland (Germany)
Who
Bernd Lange, Donald Trump, Ursula von der Leyen, Jamieson Greer, Željana Zovko, Thorsten Gröger, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Daniel Caspary, Maroš Šefčovič, Sabine Weyand, Anna Cavazzini
What
Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's trade committee, delayed a transatlantic trade deal for months, securing some safeguards despite frustrating both Washington and Brussels.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:48:46 GMT · 4h 19m ago
Where
Brussels, Washington, Turnberry (Scotland), Lower Saxony (Germany), Friesland (Germany) ·
Why
Lange, backed by a coalition of center-left, liberal and Green lawmakers, sought to "Trump-proof" the deal, demanding safeguards to ensure the EU could claw back concessions if Washington failed to keep its promises, especially after threats to annex Greenland and a trade embargo against Spain.
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How this affects you
The delays, driven by concerns over asymmetry and U.S. tariff threats, caused frustration and pushed the EU and US to the brink of a trade war but ultimately led to a compromise incorporating some of Lange's demands for EU protections. This event highlights the complexities and political challenges in maintaining transatlantic trade relations amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.
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