Some European politicians are dismayed that the European Union did not drive a harder bargain, but facing the threat of a damaging trade war, officials say they had little choice.

The Europe trade deal will see the U.S. impose a 15% import tariff on most EU goods − half the threatened rate but much more than Europeans hoped for.

US President Donald Trump may think the trade agreement he struck with the European Union on Sunday is the “biggest deal ever” – but some within the 27-nation bloc are calling it a capitulation.