The European Union’s trade agreement with the Trump administration is getting mixed reviews. Failing to reach a deal by the Aug. 1 deadline would have meant a 30% tariff threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump,

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 United States and the European Union agreed on a framework trade deal to end months of uncertainty for industries and consumers.