Leading into the weekend, President Donald Trump and leaders of the European Union announced that they had agreed on the framework for a long-term trade agreement. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in the briefing that "this Framework Agreement represents a concrete demonstration of our commitment to fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade and investment." The press secretary added, "It reflects acknowledgement by the European Union of the concerns of the United States and our joint determination to resolve our trade imbalances and unleash the full potential of our combined economic power."
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