EU Proposes €50.4 Billion Trade Package to Mitigate US Tensions
The European Union has tabled a €50.4 billion procurement plan targeting American exports, aiming to defuse escalating trade tensions with the Trump administration. The proposal focuses on liquefied natural gas and agricultural commodities like soybeans, reflecting Brussels’ strategy to preempt retaliatory tariffs while protecting its economic interests.
EU negotiators have drawn a red line against unbalanced concessions, reserving the right to reinstate suspended tariffs if talks collapse. The move signals Europe’s attempt to stabilize transatlantic commerce amid growing protectionist rhetoric from Washington.