The old adage among travelers and commuters is that one often waits a long time for a bus or train, then two or three arrive at once. Turning to the global landscape, the same appears true of EU trade deals. After years of painstaking negotiations with key powers, the EU has had success after success since European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s second term of office began in December 2024. Only earlier this week came the latest breakthrough with a deal agreed with Australia.