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TRANSATLANTIC TRADE FRICTION
Irish MEP urged a pause on the EU–US trade deal amid uncertainty over the legality of Washington’s new tariffs.
EU RESPONSE
The Irish MEP stated to EU News that a pause on the EU–US trade deal is advisable given uncertainties surrounding the legality of Washington’s new tariffs.
TRADE DEAL STATUS
The Irish MEP suggests pausing the EU–US trade deal due to uncertainty over the legality of Washington’s new tariffs.
What we know so far
The Irish MEP told EU News’ flagship morning show Europe Today that in the current circumstances, where nobody is sure whether Washington’s new tariffs are fully compliant with the law, it would be more prudent to pause the EU–US trade deal.