German minister says EU move on US trade deal gives planning certainty

​Germany's economy ‌minister welcomed on ​Wednesday a provisional ‌EU agreement on the removal of import duties on ‌U.S. goods which paves ‌the way for a finalised trade deal with ⁠Washington, ​saying ⁠it gave planning certainty for companies. "It ⁠is good news ​that a political agreement ⁠was reached yesterday on the ⁠implementation ​of our commitments. This will provide ⁠our businesses with much-needed ⁠predictability," ⁠said Reiche in a statement. (Writing by Madeline ‌Chambers Editing ‌by Ludwig ​Burger)


Reuters | Updated: 20-05-2026 14:45 IST | Created: 20-05-2026 14:45 IST
German minister says EU move on US trade deal gives planning certainty

​Germany's economy ‌minister welcomed on ​Wednesday a provisional ‌EU agreement on the removal of import duties on ‌U.S. goods which paves ‌the way for a finalised trade deal with ⁠Washington, ​saying ⁠it gave planning certainty for companies.

"It ⁠is good news ​that a political agreement ⁠was reached yesterday on the ⁠implementation ​of our commitments. This will provide ⁠our businesses with much-needed ⁠predictability," ⁠said Reiche in a statement. (Writing by Madeline ‌Chambers Editing ‌by Ludwig ​Burger)

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