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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING:
Landmark U.S.-EU Trade Deal Is
Another Big Win for Americans
July 29,
2025
In a resounding triumph for
U.S. leadership, President Donald J. Trump’s monumental
trade deal with the European Union is being hailed by trade experts,
business leaders, and policymakers as a landmark win — positioning America at
the forefront of global commerce by expanding market access, cutting non-tariff
barriers, and fueling job growth in key sectors, including agriculture,
aviation, and energy.
Here’s what they’re saying:
CNN national
affairs correspondent Jeff Zeleny: “This is the biggest trade deal in
President Trump’s effort to effectively reshape the global trading order that
has been one of his central priorities since taking office in January. He has
been issuing many threats of tariffs, but they clearly have been working in
terms of bringing other countries — allies and adversaries alike, in some cases
— to the negotiating table.”
The Wall
Street Journal Editor-at-Large Gerry Baker: “Trump is challenging
the theory that tariffs are terrible for the global economy … The economy is
growing. Inflation is stable. The stock market is booming … He is a very, very
good dealmaker … It is a remarkable success.”
Commentator Ian
Bremmer: “The U.S.-EU breakthrough is, by far, the most significant of
those negotiations to date. It’s also a big win for the United States and for
President Donald Trump.”
Former U.S.
Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez: “On this deal [with] the European
Union, this is a big win for the U.S.”
Bloomberg
commentator Terry Haines: “It is a triumph of a lot of things. Certainly,
the President ought to take a victory lap. I think it ends up being good for
the European Union. It’s a blow against the conventional wisdom.”
Newsweek Senior
Editor-At-Large Josh Hammer: “[President Trump] comes home bagging one of
the greatest, most historic trade deals in the history of modern commerce. This
is truly historic stuff … I have never experienced, frankly, this much winning
from a president in my life.”
KPMG Chief
Economist Diane Swonk: “It’s s a win for the Administration.”
USA
TODAY columnist Nicole Russell: “President Donald Trump secured a
deal with the European Union this weekend that promises an extraordinary boon
for American workers.”
Airlines
For America: “We are grateful that both the Trump Administration and the
leadership of the European Commission understand the critical role aviation
plays in facilitating global commerce and connectivity. As a result, they have
agreed to zero-for-zero tariffs for all aircraft and component parts. The
zero-for-zero tariff regime will grow jobs, strengthen our economic security
and provide a framework for U.S. leadership in manufacturing and safety.”
American
Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Trade is essential to the
success of America’s farmers and ranchers. Strong and enduring agreements help
connect U.S. farmers to global markets and Farm Bureau has long been a strong
advocate for leveling the playing field for American-grown products. We
appreciate that the administration is making agriculture a priority in ongoing
trade discussions. Opening new markets and working to strengthen existing
partnerships will help ensure U.S. farmers can continue leading the world in
producing safe, sustainable and affordable food for America’s families and
families around the world.”
American Iron
and Steel Institute President and CEO Kevin Dempsey: “AISI welcomes
the trade agreement announced today between the U.S. and the EU, which is one
of our country’s most important trading partners. We also appreciate President
Trump’s continued commitment to a strong and competitive American steel industry,
which is essential to America’s national security and economic
prosperity.”
American
Petroleum Institute: “We welcome @POTUS’ announcement of a U.S.-EU trade
framework that will help solidify America’s role as Europe’s leading source of
affordable, reliable and secure energy.”
Business
Software Alliance CEO Victoria Espinel: “The Business Software Alliance
welcomes the announcement of the trade deal between the United States and
European Union. It provides stability and predictability for transatlantic
digital commerce and fortifies our enormously important economic relationship.
BSA welcomes commitments by the US and EU to maintain no customs duties on
electronic transmissions and their intent to address barriers to digital trade.
Transatlantic cooperation on issues like streamlining regulation and
harmonizing technology and cybersecurity standards can help promote open
markets and ensure that Americans and Europeans alike are well-served by
cutting-edge technology.”
Corn Refiners Association
President and CEO John Bode: “Addressing trade issues with the European
Union has been a critical need for American agriculture for years, and we are
thrilled to see the Trump administration make progress with this important
market. We look forward to learning more about this agreement and seeing how
the EU will improve its standing as a trading partner for American farmers,
ranchers and agriculture manufacturers. A strong trade relationship between the
US and the 27 countries in the EU will benefit producers and consumers on both
sides of the Atlantic Ocean.”
Delta
Air Lines: “The US/EU trade agreement reached between President Trump and
EU leadership is welcome news given it preserves a zero-tariff environment on
aircraft and component parts, a reciprocal policy that’s been in place for over
40 years. This important step in the President’s trade negotiations will help
protect and continue to grow the role of air travel as a driver of U.S.
economic growth, innovation, and high-quality jobs, while protecting the $104
billion annual US trade surplus in the aerospace industry.”
Distilled
Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger: “This is great news for
U.S. and EU relations and we greatly appreciate President Trump’s leadership.”
General
Aviation Manufacturers Association President and CEO James Viola: “We
commend the Trump Administration and EU Commission officials for working
together to support the civil aerospace supply chain and foster the health and
growth of the aerospace industry. The global success of the general aviation
manufacturing industry drives innovation, enhances safety and strengthens
economic opportunity. This deal, along with the previously announced US-UK
Economic Prosperity Deal, will help provide stability for the industry and
drive competitiveness. We are grateful that the Trump Administration has
acknowledged the value of a zero-tariff environment for civil aerospace with
these trading partners and urge the Trump Administration to further support for
the Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft with other trading partners.”
Growth Energy
CEO Emily Skor: “This is yet another example of this Administration’s
commitment to American energy dominance, and we applaud President Trump, USDA
Secretary Brooke Rollins, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for
putting rural America first in their trade negotiations. This latest trade deal
with the EU will deliver concrete benefits to the American ethanol industry and
to the rural communities it supports. It has the potential to unleash a new era
of transatlantic trade partnerships and to enhance what’s already one of the
ethanol industry’s strongest trade relationships.”
Information
Technology Industry Council President and CEO Jason Oxman: “The EU-U.S.
economic relationship is critically important to millions of workers,
businesses of all sizes, and diverse sectors on both sides of the Atlantic.
We’re pleased to see the U.S. and EU find a path forward to help open markets,
deescalate trade frictions, and reach a successful deal that will restore
business stability. We look forward to reviewing the details and engaging with
both governments to strengthen the transatlantic relationship.”
National
Business Aviation Association President and CEO Ed Bolen: “NBAA applauds
the administration’s decision to return to the zero-for-zero tariff agreement
for aircraft and component products traded between the United States and the
European Union. This decision restores a level playing field on trade, allowing
for further innovation in aerospace, securing America’s global aerospace safety
leadership and growing the exceptional trade surplus the U.S. has enjoyed in
the sector for decades.”
National
Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent
Bacus: “NCBA greatly appreciates the Trump Administration’s commitment to
addressing the numerous non-tariff trade barriers that restrict U.S. beef
access in the European Union. NCBA stands ready to work with President Trump in
full support of securing objective, risk-based, science-based terms of trade
with Europe.”
National
Grain and Feed Association President and CEO Mike Seyfert: “NGFA
appreciates President Trump’s tireless efforts to expand international markets
for U.S. agriculture, and we applaud the announcement of a trade deal framework
with the European Union. This is a meaningful step forward in opening one of
the world’s most restrictive markets to American producers.”
National Marine Manufacturers
Association President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer: “We applaud President Trump
and the European Union for reaching an agreement that protects U.S.
recreational boats and engines from additional retaliatory tariffs. The United
States is the world’s largest recreational boating market. Preserving access to
global markets is essential to sustaining the $2.3 billion in annual exports of
U.S. boats and marine engines. We appreciate today’s outcome, which represents
a shared commitment to business certainty and a stable trading relationship.”
Renewable Fuels
Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper: “We thank President Donald
Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for reaching this
important agreement over the weekend, and we are encouraged to see U.S. ethanol
mentioned as part of the deal. As our nation’s corn growers prepare for what is
likely to be a record harvest, we stand ready to produce larger volumes of
cleaner-burning ethanol and valuable co-products like distillers grains for
customers around the world. When markets are open and trade policies are fair,
everybody wins. The U.S. ethanol industry looks forward to working with our
partners in Europe to continue growing the global production and use of
renewable fuels, which are simply more reliable and more affordable than many
other energy alternatives.”
Software
& Information Industry Association President Chris Mohr: “We
congratulate President Trump and EU Commission President von der Leyen on the
framework agreement that was reached yesterday. A trade war between the world’s
two largest economies would have benefitted neither side. In our engagements
with U.S. and EU officials, we have been adamant about the need to find
constructive ways to address the concerns of our members related to EU digital
regulations, such as the Digital Markets Act. We look forward to continuing
those conversations in the weeks ahead.”
Steel
Manufacturers Association President Philip Bell: ”The Steel
Manufacturers Association applauds President Trump’s announcement of a historic
framework for a trade deal with the European Union, keeping his vow to put
America first. By crafting a deal with the E.U. that opens market access,
ensures American-made energy will power Europe, drives substantial investments
in the U.S., and boldly maintains the national security tariffs on steel,
President Trump has made America stronger.”
U.S.
Grains Council President and CEO Ryan LeGrand: “The Council thanks
President Trump, the USDA and the USTR for continuing their tireless effort to
bring about fair trade between the U.S. and the EU. This deal promises to build
upon long-established trade with our eighth largest grains-in-all-forms trading
partner worth more than $1 billion in the 2023-2024 marketing year.”
U.S.
Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom: “USMEF thanks
the Trump administration for prioritizing agricultural market access in
negotiations with the EU and with other key trading partners. We are pleased to
see that the U.S. and EU intend to work together to address non-tariff barriers
inhibiting agricultural trade. The U.S. is a net importer of red meat from the
EU due to the vast barriers the EU imposes on imports. EU imports of U.S. red
meat totaled just $245 million in 2024, mostly beef, while the U.S. imported
$698 million worth of red meat (mostly pork) from the EU. Addressing the EU’s
tariff and non-tariff barriers is essential to enabling U.S. export growth.”
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