Key facts
- EU exports to the US dropped by nearly a third in the first quarter of 2026.
- The EU is preparing to implement its side of a trade deal with Washington.
European Union exports to the United States experienced a sharp decline of nearly one-third during the first three months of 2026. This significant drop in trade comes as the EU gears up to implement its commitments under a recently negotiated trade agreement with Washington. The specifics of the trade deal and the reasons behind the substantial decrease in exports were not detailed, but the timing suggests a potential impact of the impending agreement or related policy shifts.