European Union wine and spirits producers could emerge among the few winners of a EU-U.S. trade deal agreed at the weekend that some European officials consider unbalanced.

The US and EU have reached a trade agreement reducing most European goods' tariffs to 15%: but wine and spirits are cautiously optimistic about a zero-for-zero tariff situation

U.S. agreement, secured by President Donald Trump in Scotland, imposes a 15% tariff on most European goods but does not outline a tariff for the wine and spirits industry.

The White House has confirmed that the 15% tariff agreed between the European Union and the United States includes pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday that a framework deal imposing 15% tariffs on EU goods imported to the U.S. did not contain any decision regarding the wine and spirits industry, adding that an agreement for the sector would be examined in the coming weeks.

The U.S. and the European Union announced a new trade agreement framework over the weekend, setting a 15% tariff on most goods imported from the EU.

The United States and European Union reached a significant trade agreement that will change tariffs and increase energy purchases, potentially affecting consumer prices.