EU, US agree zero-for-zero tariffs on goods including aircraft: EU chief
"We have also agreed on zero-for-zero tariffs on a number of strategic products," von der Leyen said following crunch talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Scotland. She said the products included certain chemicals, semiconductor equipment, certain agricultural products, and critical raw materials.
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