The European Union has expressed relief that new tariffs imposed by the United States, announced by Donald Trump, remain within the 15% limit stipulated by their existing trade agreement. Washington announced 10% tariffs on certain goods, citing concerns over forced labor practices. While Brussels acknowledges the tariffs fall within the agreed-upon framework, it strongly rejects the justification provided by the US government. The EU disputes the basis of the investigation into forced labor as the reason for the new levies. This decision aims to mitigate potential trade war escalation between the US and EU. Despite the relief, the EU fundamentally disagrees with the reasoning behind the tariffs. The situation highlights ongoing tensions in transatlantic trade relations, even within established trade agreements.