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EU closes in on US trade deal, testing bloc's unity

EU closes in on US trade deal, testing bloc's unity
German automotive manufacturers are trying to address 25% tariffs on the sector. (Image: File)
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By Kim Mackrael and Bertrand BenoitNegotiations with the Trump administration are testing European cohesion as the bloc inches towards a potential trade deal with the US.European Union officials are closing in on the outline of a deal that includes tough concessions for the bloc. Agreement isn’t certain. Germany and other export-driven economies have advocated a speedy resolution to limit economic damage from US tariffs. France and several others say they too want a deal, but have shown more preference for pushing back against US dem...

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