Trump Treasury chief slams India-EU trade deal, says Europe put trade over Ukraine

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday slammed Europe’s newly concluded trade agreement with India, saying the deal showed the European Union had prioritised commercial interests over its stated support for the Ukrainian people.

Speaking to CNBC, Bessent said he was disappointed by Europe’s decision to move ahead with the agreement, which India and the EU finalised on Tuesday after years of negotiations. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised the pact as the “mother of all deals.”

“They should do what’s best for themselves,” Bessent said. “But I will tell you, I find the Europeans very disappointing.”