Brussels Asks for Clarification on the Announcement to US Negotiators.

According to EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, the Commission is working towards a trade agreement

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic has transferred his “full commitment” to the United States to reach an agreement that benefits both parties, after US President Donald Trump threatened 50 percent tariffs on his products as of 1 July. “The European Commission remains ready to work in good faith. Trade between the EU and the United States is unparalleled and must be guided by mutual respect, not threats. We are ready to defend our interests,” …

Donald Trump's announcement that the EU will be hit with 50 percent tariffs will not cause the EU to abandon negotiations

The announcement of US President Donald Trump to threaten with 50% tariffs found the European Commission changed on foot. Just this Friday afternoon Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic had a new call scheduled with US trade representative Jamieson Greer, in the framework of constant contacts between Brussels and Washington, who had stepped on the accelerator this week to try to put an end to the trade war unleashed by the White House as soon as po…