US-EU Trade: Facts, Not Myths

The usual narrative about the US “losing” in trade with the EU is misleading. Here’s what the numbers actually say:

📌 In 2023, EU-US trade totaled €1.5 trillion.

📌 The EU exported €796 billion to the US and imported €743 billion. The so-called “deficit”? Just €52 billion—3% of total trade flows.
📌 The real story? The US runs a €104 billion surplus in services, while the EU has a €156 billion goods surplus.

And beyond trade? The EU is America’s top investor.

🔹 €5+ trillion in cross-investment.
🔹 EU firms employ 3.4 million Americans.
🔹 US exports to the EU support another 2.3 million US jobs.

So, let’s drop the false narrative—the US-EU economic relationship isn’t a burden and it most definitely isn’t unfair. The numbers speak for themselves.

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