Transatlantic economic ties have continued to grow despite a challenging global trade environment
78% confidence
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Omissions
The claim omits the significant volatility and downturn in 2025: while Q1 2025 saw boosted exports due to trade tensions, Q2-Q4 2025 experienced sharp declines in both imports and exports, with the trade surplus narrowing from €81 billion (Q1) to €31 billion (Q4)
The claim presents an incomplete picture by suggesting continuous growth without acknowledging the recent reversal in late 2025
Source publication date (March 26, 2026) coincides with the session date, so the MEP could have had access to this 2025 data showing the decline