This deal is an economic victory for the Trump administration. Trump has already shown that the EU cannot stand up to American economic might, making assertions of safeguards meaningless in the face of any future demands. Europe is lucky that the U.S. was willing to strike a deal in the first place, and should be wary of any further transgressions.

This trade deal is a scam. Europe slashes tariffs while the U.S. keeps a flat 15% on most EU exports, making it a concession dressed up as a partnership. The agreement was negotiated under an unfavorable power dynamic, not mutual trust. Europe must stand up against Trump's bad-faith dealings before it is too late.