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A worker adjusts the US and EU flags at the European Council building in Brussels.

Video. US threatens EU with retaliation over European preference in EU budget

Updated: 15/09/2026 - 17:53 GMT+2

Washington said that the competitiveness fund included in the budget would “impede” partnership with the US because of provisions favouring “made in Europe” products.

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