U.S., EU Near Deal on Non-Tariff Trade Irritants

U.S., EU Near Deal on Non-Tariff Trade Irritants

The U.S. and European Union appear to be nearing a deal on multiple non-tariff trade issues from deforestation rules to the treatment of U.S. tech companies in Europe—but the fate of looming tariffs set to be imposed by each trading partner remains unclear.

Trump administration and EU officials aim to clinch trade deal

Negotiations are underway between the United States and the European Union over a new trade deal; both sides publicly hope it will end their trade war. Officials on both sides have expressed confidence that a deal will be reached before…

EU looks for pointers in UK-US trade deal to reach agreement with Trump

Advisor to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Michael Clauss, revealed that the European Union is pushing for a UK-style trade deal with the U.S. The deal leaves some tariffs in place after next month’s deadline, further delaying retaliation against Washington. He told a Financial Times event in Berlin on Thursday that instead of a full deal by July 9, he expects a declaration saying it follows along the model of the U.S.-UK agreement. EU trade c…

EU weighs UK-style trade deal with US

Brussels is pushing for agreement that could leave some tariffs in place

July 14th EU Tariff Decision Looms, Weighing Retaliation Against Recession Fears

The EU has temporarily halted the imposition of tariffs on €21 billion worth of US imports US President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on EU imports from the initial 25% to a drastic 50%, with talks ongoing until a July deadline The EU is now considering a UK‑style trade agreement with the US, which would include reciprocal 10% tariffs on goods, with plans to later negotiate and reduce tariffs on sensitive items like steel and cars…