President Trump is celebrating a new trade deal with the EU, calling it a major win that avoids a messy trade war. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson is raising eyebrows by hinting at concerns over a potential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s associate. It’s a mix of policy wins and political drama on a busy Sunday in U.S. politics.

Editor’s Note: Trade deals and Epstein-related controversies are both lightning rods in American politics—one signals progress (or at least, a temporary truce) on economic policy, while the other keeps the spotlight on unresolved scandals. For readers, it’s a snapshot of how Trump’s administration juggles policy victories with lingering controversies.

President Trump’s global tariffs, initially announced in April with higher rates, are finally set to kick in on August 1—but not before some last-minute deal-making. After months of delays and negotiations, the administration lowered the rates to 10% for a three-month grace period, giving countries time to strike agreements. The article highlights the trade deals secured so far and what’s still up in the air as the deadline looms.

Editor’s Note: Tariffs are a big deal—they affect everything from the price of goods to diplomatic relations. With these new rates about to hit, businesses and consumers are watching closely to see how much their costs might rise (or fall, depending on deals). It’s a high-stakes moment for global trade, and the outcomes could ripple through the economy for months.

The US and EU have struck a new trade deal, but it comes with a catch—European goods entering America will now face a 15% tariff. While the agreement aims to ease some trade tensions, the added costs could hit EU exporters hard, potentially raising prices for US consumers.

Top US and EU officials, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič, have rushed to Scotland for high-stakes talks with Donald Trump’s team to prevent a looming trade war. Trump himself called the odds of a deal "50/50," adding tension to the already nervy negotiations.

President Trump revealed a new trade agreement with the EU on Sunday, marking a rare moment of economic cooperation between the U.S. and Europe. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hinted at tough negotiations, calling it "heavy lifting," but both sides seem to have reached a compromise—at least for now.

The US and EU have struck a preliminary trade deal following talks between President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The agreement, announced just days before a looming deadline for new US tariffs, aims to ease tensions and avoid a potential trade war.

Editor’s Note: Trade spats between the US and EU have been simmering for years, so this deal—even if it's just a framework—could help avoid another round of tariffs that would hit businesses and consumers on both sides. But the devil’s in the details: we’ll have to see if this holds up or if it’s just a temporary truce. Either way, it’s a big moment for transatlantic relations.

President Trump has struck a deal with the European Union to slap a 15% tariff on certain goods, finally putting an end to months of back-and-forth over trade terms with one of America’s biggest economic partners. The agreement aims to ease tensions, but the details—like which products are affected—are still fuzzy.

Over the weekend, President Trump revealed a new trade deal with the EU, locking in tariffs at 15% and putting an end to months of back-and-forth over trade terms with one of America’s biggest economic partners.

Editor’s Note: Trade tensions between the U.S. and Europe have been a lingering headache for businesses and markets, so this agreement at least clears up some uncertainty. But whether it’s a win for consumers, workers, or companies depends on who you ask—trade deals are rarely simple. Still, it’s a notable step after months of rocky negotiations.

Trump and the EU's von der Leyen just shook hands on a trade deal that slaps a 15% tariff on European goods—think cars, for example—heading to the U.S. In return, the EU’s agreed to buy a whopping $750 billion in U.S. energy and pump some investment into American businesses. It’s a classic "you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours" move, with both sides walking away with something.