U.S. envoy to EU: Trade deal approval a major step forward

• EU Parliament approved the EU-U.S. trade deal with additional safeguards, moving it closer to finalization.
• The U.S. has been in compliance with the framework agreement since August, while the EU's approval process took longer than expected.
• Remaining issues, including specific amendments, steel and aluminum tariffs, and potential 'unfair trade practices' investigations, are subject to further negotiation.

The U.S. Ambassador to the EU, Andrew Puzder, discusses the European Parliament's approval of the EU-U.S. trade deal with additional safeguards, calling it a 'big step forward' for transatlantic relations. While acknowledging procedural delays and ongoing negotiations on specific amendments and tariffs, he expresses optimism for final approval and a stronger trade partnership.