The Trump administration has been talking up provisions of its deal with the European Union that would secure hundreds of billions of dollars in investments.
Some European politicians are dismayed that the European Union did not drive a harder bargain, but facing the threat of a damaging trade war, officials say they had little choice.
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, and President Trump announced a preliminary trade deal during meetings at Mr. Trump’s Turnberry golf course in Scotland.
The United States and the European Union agreed to a 15 percent base tariff after weeks of negotiations, which were among the Trump administration’s most difficult discussions.
The European Union Headquarters in Brussels. President Trump’s pressure on military spending and trade have led some member states to work more closely together.
The European Union is racing to clinch an agreement with the Americans before tariffs kick in on Aug. 1, even as President Trump has signaled he is in no rush.
Shipping containers at a port in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. European Union officials say that if President Trump follows through on his tariff threats, it could upend trans-Atlantic trade.
Facing growing chaos, the European Union and numerous other countries are seeking to forge a global trading nexus that is less vulnerable to American tariffs.
Blunt letters dictating terms posted to social media and changes late in negotiations have left trading partners wondering what President Trump will do next.
The decision followed discussions with the European Union, which has pressed Israel to ease the dire humanitarian conditions for Palestinians in the territory.
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