In a post on X, Andrew Puzder (centre) said “it’s time for the EU to deliver” on what he described as the bloc’s pledge to ensure American companies won’t face “undue restrictions” on trade.

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THE WASHINGTON POST: America’s ambassador to the EU said Brussels needs to relax rules designed to protect the environment and human rights, linking the US’s demands to a trade agreement struck last year.

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