US trade deal: Why its implementation could spark a new dispute with Trump

Heads of state and government are hoping that the Turnberry deal will hold. However, EU institutions have tied its implementation to new conditions. The concern now is that the US president may reject them.

21. May 2026
Handshake between Donald Trump, on the right and Ursula von der Leyen. They agreed on a political deal to stabilise EU-US trade relations and ease global competitiveness concerns.
In July, the EU and the US reached a tariff agreement, which must now be implemented by both sides. (Fred Guerdin/Europäische Union, 2025)

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Last updated: 21. May 2026