EU ‘ready for a deal’ as deadline in tariffs conflict with US looms
US President Donald Trump’s tariff pause ends on July 9. Von der Leyen is taking a defensive stance as her trade Commissioner Šefčovič continues negotiations in Washington.
EU seeks transatlantic trade truce as US tariffs strain car industry
Faced with US tariffs, competition from China and climate rules at home, Europe’s carmakers are struggling with falling sales and profits. While Washington and London have reached a first deal since US President Trump began his global trade offensive, the European Union is still seeking a transatlantic agreement to save one of its key industries.
EU welcomes tariff deal between US and China
The US and China agreed on a substantial rollback of tariffs for 90 days.
Germany’s Merz hoping to revive talks on EU-US free trade agreement
Talks on a transatlantic free trade agreement stalled when US President Donald Trump first took office in 2017. Now, his unpredictable tariff policy has only strained relations between Brussels and Washington.
Berlin hoping for further talks to avert US tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 20 percent tariffs on imports from the European Union has left EU member states scrambling to respond.