The United States and the European Union on Thursday issued a joint statement that frames the ongoing deal between the trading partners and solidifies some trade commitments. “This Framework Agreement will put our trade and investment relationship — one of the largest in the world — on a solid footing and will reinvigorate our

The European Union and United States have been negotiating the joint text for weeks. The deal is much as expected, but it will delay tariff relief for European cars.

U.S. and European officials released a joint statement on Thursday that outlined details of a trade deal — including reduced tariffs on autos that will take effect once Europe eliminates its own tariffs on U.