The European Union and the United States issued a joint statement on 21 August confirming they have finalised the text of a trans-Atlantic trade agreement first reached in principle last month. The declaration says the two sides have locked in the deal’s terms, signalling the start of legal reviews and domestic approval processes on both continents. While the statement did not disclose substantive provisions, officials said it covers goods, services and regulatory cooperation, and is intended to expand market access and streamline customs procedures. Further details are expected when the full text is published in the coming weeks.