This week, the EU and the US made little progress in bridging their trade differences, as officials in President Donald Trump's administration said most tariffs imposed by the US on the EU will not be lifted. According to people familiar with the matter, EU trade director Shevchovic left the talks, his position on the US was still unclear, making it difficult to determine the intentions of the US side. On Monday, he met with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (and Trade Representative Jamison Greer) in Washington for about two hours. Those familiar with the matter, who did not wish to be named, said that US officials said that the 20% “equal tariff” and other tariffs on industries such as automobiles and metals will not be completely abolished.

This week, the EU and the US made little progress in bridging their trade differences, as officials in President Donald Trump's administration said most tariffs imposed by the US on the EU will not be lifted. According to people familiar with the matter, EU trade director Shevchovic left the talks, his position on the US was still unclear, making it difficult to determine the intentions of the US side. On Monday, he met with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (and Trade Representative Jamison Greer) in Washington for about two hours. Those familiar with the matter, who did not wish to be named, said that US officials said that the 20% “equal tariff” and other tariffs on industries such as automobiles and metals will not be completely abolished.