EU lawmakers approve trade deal with US but add safeguards - AP News

EU lawmakers have approved a trade deal with the United States while simultaneously imposing new safeguards to protect European interests. The safeguards represent an effort by the bloc to balance its openness to transatlantic commerce with concerns about potential economic disruption to key sectors. The deal reflects ongoing negotiations between Washington and Brussels over tariffs, regulations, and market access as the Trump administration pursues its trade agenda. EU approval is a significant step, though the specific protections added suggest lawmakers want to ensure the agreement doesn't disadvantage European workers or industries. The safeguards could shape how the deal functions in practice and may indicate areas where future disputes between the US and EU could emerge.