EU Sees New US Trade Demands Hollowing Out Trump Deal

Trade Deal Concerns - The EU is concerned that new US trade demands are undermining the trade deals previously agreed upon [1] - The original deal, sealed in July, included a 15% tariff ceiling on most goods [2] - There is fear that the US wants to alter the terms of the trade deal, particularly regarding digital regulation [3] Key Issues of Contention - US governments, especially during Donald Trump's administration, have viewed EU regulation on big tech as excessively burdensome [3] - EU environmental laws, specifically those related to climate, are also emerging as a point of concern [4] - EU ambassadors in Brussels are expected to be briefed on discussions with the US side regarding these issues [3]