{"id":101705,"date":"2026-06-17T15:30:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T22:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=101705"},"modified":"2026-06-17T16:20:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T23:20:26","slug":"european-union-approves-trade-deal-with-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/prophecy\/european-union-approves-trade-deal-with-the-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"European Union approves a temporary trade deal with the USA, while it has been making deals with many others"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Despite being upset with the USA, the European Union formally approved the Trump Administration trade deal:<\/p>\n

17 June 2026<\/p>\n

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The European Parliament today gave its final approval to the EU-US Framework Agreement on Trade, known as the \u201cTurnberry deal\u201d, clearing the way for implementation. Backed by the EPP Group, the agreement brings much-needed certainty to European businesses and workers and prevents a damaging trade escalation with the United States.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cDespite its shortcomings, this remains the most viable outcome for European businesses and the preferable basis for transatlantic trade. It is about securing steadiness for companies and workers, not prolonging hesitation through delay,\u201d said J\u00f6rgen Warborn<\/a><\/span> MEP, the EPP Group\u2019s spokesman on international trade. https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EPPGroup\/posts\/the-european-parliament-today-gave-its-final-approval-to-the-eu-us-framework-agr\/1457141499777426\/<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Op-ed: The Turnberry deal showed why the European Parliament matters<\/h2>\n

17 June 2026<\/p>\n

or the first time in recent memory, many on both sides of the Atlantic have understood what the European Parliament is truly for.<\/p>\n

The debate surrounding the so-called\u00a0Turnberry agreement<\/a>\u00a0between the European Union and the U.S. has revealed an undeniable fact: when political pressure intensifies, threats multiply and the temptation grows to replace rules with improvised deals, Parliament remains the institution best placed to defend the integrity of the European project and its principles.<\/p>\n

Throughout the negotiations, it acted not as an obstacle to transatlantic dialogue, but as a guarantor that Europe’s democratic procedures, institutional balance and rule-of-law standards would be respected.<\/p>\n

At several points during the talks \u2014 including after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Greenland’s territorial integrity and trade relations with Spain \u2014 Parliament suspended its legislative work rather than allow pressure for a rapid agreement to override the need for safeguards, accountability and democratic scrutiny. …<\/p>\n

Europe could not legitimize a model of commercial relations based on arbitrary pressure or transactional bargaining detached from established international and domestic legal frameworks. …<\/p>\n

Parliament obtained a clear expiry date for the agreement, with all EU concessions automatically ending on December 31, 2029. https:\/\/www.theparliamentmagazine.eu\/news\/article\/oped-the-turnberry-deal-highlighted-the-indispensable-role-of-the-european-parliament<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The European Parliament has approved cutting tariffs on many US imports to comply with a deal signed last year. US President Trump had given the bloc a July 4 deadline to meet its side of the deal.<\/h2>\n

16 June 2026<\/p>\n

The European Parliament has approved a deal struck last year\u00a0under which\u00a0the EU agreed to remove import duties and ease access for several kinds of US goods.<\/a><\/p>\n

Approving the deal, which foresees tariffs<\/a> of 15% on imports of EU goods to the US, could avert another round of tariff conflict between Brussels and Washington.<\/p>\n

“Under considerable pressure, we secured important guardrails to keep European interests on track,” said the chair of the European Parliament’s trade committee, Bernd Lange. …<\/p>\n

US President Donald Trump<\/a> and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen<\/a> agreed to a deal in August last year. …<\/p>\n

But many legal details remained unspecified at the time, while a US Supreme Court decision striking down many Trump’s tariffs also caused delays.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Trump’s threats over Greenland<\/a> also prompted Europe to delay implementing its side of the bargain.<\/p>\n

Trump eventually gave Europe a deadline of July 4<\/a> \u2014 US Independence Day \u2014 to implement the deal. https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/european-parliament-approves-us-trade-deal-to-lower-tariffs\/a-77577033<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The European Union does not like the deal, but basically feels it was forced to do it. That is part of why it has an expiration date. The EU is expected to push harder for its next trade deal,<\/p>\n

This current deal has caused resentment in the EU against the USA.<\/p>\n

Plus, the Trump Administration has succeeded in pushing the EU to work to increase trade with other lands.<\/p>\n

Consider the following deals that the EU has accelerated and\/or made since Donald Trump began his second term in office:<\/p>\n

EU\u2013Mercosur\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provisionally applied from May 2026<\/p>\n

EU\u2013Mexico (modernized)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Signed May 2026<\/p>\n

EU\u2013Australia\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Negotiations concluded 2026<\/p>\n

EU\u2013India\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Negotiations concluded January 2026–formal signing planned later in 2026 per announcement from Ursula von der Leyen today June 17, 2026<\/p>\n

EU – Islands in Indian Ocean \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Modernised the Economic Partnership Agreement with Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles in June 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

EU-Turkey \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Meeting 4 June 2026 for a reinforced trade partnership to set up for High Level Dialogue on Trade in October 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

EU\u2013Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Acceleration to finalize announced 5 June 2026<\/p>\n

Several African regional agreements\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Continued progress, some awaiting signatures or ratifications<\/p>\n

EU-South Korea \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Digital trade agreement signed 10 June 2026<\/p>\n

EU-Gulf States\u00a0 In progress<\/p>\n

EU-ASEAN nations In progress<\/p>\n

(Many of the above are also shown in tweets from EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security as well as Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency<\/span> Maro\u0161 \u0160ef\u010dovi\u010d at https:\/\/x.com\/MarosSefcovic?lang=en<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Therefore, despite accepting a deal with the Trump Administration, the EU is making trade moves away from the USA.<\/p>\n

Notice also number 8 of my 26 items to prophetically watch in 2026<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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8. Trade<\/h2>\n

Not all warfare is militaristic. There is also economic warfare.<\/p>\n

This often involves trade.<\/p>\n

The major use of sanctions, mainly pushed by the USA, has been continuing.<\/p>\n

This is affecting trade and pushing trade away from the USA. … The EU will decide that Mexico and the rest of Latin America are in more agreement with it and thus make some type of serious trading agreement with most (or all) of Latin America.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

These things are happening. Even the USDA noted: Mexico and the European Union are expected to sign the Modernized Global Agreement in 2026.<\/p>\n

Notice also number 9 of my 26 items to prophetically watch in 2026<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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9. European Trade Moves<\/h2>\n

And Europe?<\/p>\n

Donald Trump’s tariffs, threats, etc. are a major concern for Europe and its trade.<\/p>\n

In 2018, I wrote:<\/p>\n

The Europeans have been working with Latin America, China, Russia’s Eurasian Union, and other areas of the world to try to set up its dominance of world trade as well as standards for world trade. (19 items to prophetically watch in 2019<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Such deals have been happening. But expect more concrete action, at least partially because of the reelection of Donald Trump, along with J.D. Vance.<\/p>\n

Europe will reach out to various ones in Asia and Africa, as well as Latin America. In the next several years, deals and more trade will occur with Africa, Asia, Mexico, and South America.<\/p>\n

Energy and climate change issues will affect trade in 2026. …<\/p>\n

Expect more trade conflict between Europe and the USA.<\/p>\n

The Bible shows that Europe will, for a time, dominate trade (cf. Revelation 17 and 18).<\/p>\n

Europe will get more serious about trade deals with others internationally, such as being more motivated to approve the trade deal with the Mercosur block of South America.<\/p>\n

That said, in 2026 Europe will work on getting more of the world to accept its standards and trading matters. This will help Europe ultimately dominate trade.<\/p>\n

For a time, Babylon will dominate world trade:<\/p>\n

2 And he cried mightily with a loud voice, saying, “Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and has become a dwelling place of demons, a prison for every foul spirit, and a cage for every unclean and hated bird! 3 For all the nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth have become rich through the abundance of her luxury.” (Revelation 18:2-3).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

While ‘Babylon’ will not fully reign in 2026, with the USA pulling out of trade deals and\/or wishing to change them, steps are occurring that are pushing Europe to dominate trade (watch\u00a0Trade Wars: Are COG warnings coming to pass?<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Expect Europe to reach out to various Gentile nations in Asia, Africa, South America, and elsewhere to make trade deals.<\/p>\n

The final time of the Gentiles is approaching. We are seeing BRICS, the Global South, the EU, and others working on ways to trade and not have to deal with the descendants of Ephraim (UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand) and Manasseh (the USA).<\/p>\n

The Europeans will work with many nations to secure stronger trade agreements.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Europeans are doing this.<\/p>\n

Properly understood biblical prophecies are coming to pass.<\/p>\n

Related to European trade, we put together the following video:<\/p>\n

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While the world has been focused on Iran and related issues, the European Union has been busy working on trade deals all over the world. Southeast Asian nations now trust the EU the most, the EU is Africa’s biggest trading partner, the EU made a trade deal with India, the EU is planning on a trade deal with Mexico, and the EU is about to implement its deal with South American Mercosur nations. Is this prophesied? Will Europe emerge as the end time Babylonian beast power? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie address these matters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here is a link to our video: The Europeans Increasing Trade Presence<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Yes, the EU still wants to trade with the USA.<\/p>\n

But, the USA is pushing Europe to dominate world trade consistent with prophecies for end time Babylon (cf. 17th and 18th chapters of Revelation.<\/p>\n

Plus, the USA is turning Europe away from being an ally and more to be an enemy (cf. Lamentations 1:1-2).<\/p>\n

There have been, and will be, many unintended consequences of the Trump Administration.<\/p>\n

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Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

Europa, the Beast, and Revelation<\/a> Where did Europe get its name? What might Europe have to do with the Book of Revelation? What about \u201cthe Beast\u201d? Is an emerging European power \u201cthe daughter of Babylon\u201d? What is ahead for Europe? Here is are links to related videos: European history and the Bible<\/a>, Europe In Prophecy<\/a>, The End of European Babylon<\/a>, and Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?<\/a> Here is a link to a related sermon in the Spanish language: El Fin de la Babilonia Europea<\/a>.
\nTrade Wars \u2013 and the Winner will be \u2026<\/a> US President Trump imposed tariffs on a global scale. Those tariffs were imposed on friend and foe alike. It seems as if President Trump is no respecter of nations. But how will this work out for the United States? Will these tariffs result in other nations drawing closer together that have had rather cold, and even not so cold, relations in the past? Will global tariffs result in trade wars? Were the events which are happening predicted by any in the Continuing Church of God? Is Europe drawing closer to China? Is Europe drawing closer to Latin and South America? With the exception of a few of America\u2019s allies, is the net result of these tariffs a worldwide scramble to create new alliances and new trading partners to the exclusion of the United States? What will be the future result of these new alliances? Many of the nations that are now seeking new alliances were just recently America\u2019s allies. They were her friends. Dr. Thiel brings to light the fate of America and her allies at the hands of her former friends, as revealed in the book of Lamentations. As we rapidly approach the end times listen in to this video as Dr. Thiel brings to light world events. Also listen as he shines the light of Bible prophecy directly on the questions raised from these world events.
\nEuropa, the Beast, and Revelation<\/a> Where did Europe get its name? What might Europe have to do with the Book of Revelation? What about \u201cthe Beast\u201d? Is an emerging European power \u201cthe daughter of Babylon\u201d? What is ahead for Europe? Here is are links to related videos: European history and the Bible<\/a>, Europe In Prophecy<\/a>, The End of European Babylon<\/a>, and Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?<\/a> Here is a link to a related sermon in the Spanish language: El Fin de la Babilonia Europea<\/a>.
\n26 items to prophetically watch in 2026<\/a> Much is happening. Dr. Thiel points to 26 items to watch (cf. Mark 13:37) in this article. Here is a link to a related sermon: 26 Items to Watch in 2026<\/a>.
\nLost Tribes and Prophecies:\u00a0What will happen to Australia, the British Isles, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the United States of America?<\/a> Where did those people come from? Can you totally rely on DNA? Do you really know what will happen to Europe and the English-speaking peoples? What about the peoples of Africa, Asia, South America, and the islands? This free online book provides scriptural, scientific, historical references, and commentary to address those matters. Here are links to related sermons: Lost tribes, the Bible, and DNA<\/a>; Lost tribes, prophecies, and identifications<\/a>; 11 Tribes, 144,000, and Multitudes<\/a>; Israel, Jeremiah, Tea Tephi, and British Royalty<\/a>; Gentile European Beast<\/a>; Royal Succession, Samaria, and Prophecies<\/a>; Asia, Islands, Latin America, Africa, and Armageddon;<\/a>\u00a0 When Will the End of the Age Come?<\/a>;\u00a0 Rise of the Prophesied King of the North<\/a>; Christian Persecution from the Beast<\/a>; WWIII and the Coming New World Order<\/a>; and Woes, WWIV, and the Good News of the Kingdom of God<\/a>.
\nDonald Trump in Prophecy<\/a> Prophecy, Donald Trump? Are there prophecies that Donald Trump may fulfill?\u00a0 Are there any prophecies that he has already helped fulfill?\u00a0 Is a Donald Trump presidency proving to be apocalyptic?\u00a0 Three related videos are available: Donald: ‘Trump of God’ or Apocalyptic?<\/a> and Donald Trump’s Prophetic Presidency<\/a> and \u00a0Donald Trump and Unintended Consequences<\/a>.
\nUnintended Consequences and Donald Trump\u2019s Presidency: Is Donald Trump Fulfilling Biblical, Islamic, Greco-Roman Catholic, Buddhist, and other America-Related Prophecies?<\/a>\u00a0 Is Donald Trump going to save the USA or are there going to be many disastrous unintended consequences of his statements and policies? What will happen? This is a free eBook. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

2026 \u00a9 COGwriter COGwriter Despite being upset with the USA, the European Union formally approved the Trump Administration trade deal: 17 June 2026 The European Parliament today gave its final approval to the EU-US Framework Agreement on Trade, known as the \u201cTurnberry deal\u201d, clearing the way for implementation. Backed by the EPP Group, the agreement […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-101705","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-prophecy"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101705","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=101705"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101705\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":101717,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101705\/revisions\/101717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=101705"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=101705"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=101705"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}