In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump's recent trade agreement with the European Union has been hailed as a significant victory, even by mainstream media outlets that have traditionally been critical of his policies.
The agreement, which imposes a 15 percent tariff on almost all goods entering the U.S. from the E.U., has been described as a testament to Trump's negotiating prowess and a clear indication of the U.S.'s dominant position in the global economy.
According to Western Journal, several media outlets have been forced to acknowledge the success of Trump's trade deal. Axios, in an article titled "Trump trade deals prove access to the U.S. still matters above all else," noted that "in the Trump-dominated global economy, the U.S. gets plenty but gives nothing in return."
The article also underscored the lengths to which foreign leaders would go to secure access to the U.S. market, referring to the E.U.'s massive investments in American energy as "eye-popping."
As part of the agreement, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the E.U.s European Commission, announced that Europe would purchase $750 billion worth of U.S. energy and make $600 billion of investments in other U.S. endeavors. This commitment to American energy and industry is a clear reflection of the U.S.'s economic strength and influence.
The New York Times, in a piece titled "Europe Made Major Trade Concessions to Trump. How Did That Happen?" expressed surprise at the E.U.'s agreement to a deal that was largely unfavorable to them. The article stated that the agreement was "worse for Europe than just about anyone in the blocs upper echelons would have predicted just a few weeks ago."
CNN, another media outlet often critical of Trump, also acknowledged the success of the trade deal. Host John Berman cited a Financial Times article that declared the agreement a victory for Trump. Similarly, The Guardian noted that while Europe may have avoided an economic clash, the compromise left the bloc facing higher tariffs and internal discord.
Even The Wall Street Journal, a publication currently facing a defamation lawsuit from Trump, praised the deal. Editor-at-large Gerry Baker stated, "Trump is challenging the theory that tariffs are terrible for the global economy... Its an incredibly one-sided deal." He went on to describe the agreement as a "remarkable success."
The Associated Press, despite its ongoing legal dispute with the Trump administration, also conceded that Trump "is getting the world economy he wants." The article suggested that more one-sided trade deals are likely as countries scramble to avoid higher tariffs.
The media's response to Trump's trade agreement with the E.U. is a stark departure from previous criticisms of his tariff policies. Many had predicted that his approach would trigger a massive trade war and potentially crash the U.S. economy. However, the recent agreement and the media's subsequent coverage suggest a different narrative - one of a string of victories for Trump's economic policies.
In the face of such success, it seems that even the most ardent critics are finding it difficult to deny the effectiveness of Trump's approach to trade. This agreement with the E.U. not only underscores the U.S.'s economic dominance but also serves as a testament to Trump's ability to negotiate favorable deals on the global stage.
As the media grapples with this new reality, one can't help but wonder what other victories lie ahead for the Trump administration.
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