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    EU trade chief ready to discuss trade deals, lower tariffs with Trump

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    Posted on February 19, 2025

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    Last updated: January 26, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    EU's trade chief Maros Sefcovic is ready to negotiate tariff reductions with Trump, aiming for fair and mutually beneficial trade deals.

    EU Trade Chief Open to Negotiating Tariff Reductions with Trump

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The European Union's top trade officials said on Wednesday that the bloc was interested in making mutually beneficial trade deals with U.S. President Donald Trump, and was ready to discuss the potential for reducing or eliminating tariffs on motor vehicles and other goods.

    Maros Sefcovic, commissioner for trade and economic security, told an American Enterprise Institute event in Washington that he would tell Trump administration officials that he hoped to avoid unilateral U.S. tariffs and European retaliation.

    "I will be making this point to my American counterparts when I meet them later today. The EU is interested in making deals – deals that foster fairness, burden-sharing and mutual benefits," Sefcovic said.

    (Reporting by David Lawder; additional reporting by Philip Blenkinsop, Editing by Franklin Paul)

    Key Takeaways

    • •EU is open to negotiating trade deals with the US.
    • •Focus on reducing tariffs on motor vehicles and other goods.
    • •Maros Sefcovic aims to avoid unilateral US tariffs.
    • •EU seeks fairness and mutual benefits in trade agreements.
    • •Discussions to be held with Trump administration officials.

    Frequently Asked Questions about EU trade chief ready to discuss trade deals, lower tariffs with Trump

    1What did the EU trade chief express interest in?

    The EU trade chief expressed interest in making mutually beneficial trade deals with U.S. President Donald Trump.

    2What did Maros Sefcovic hope to avoid in trade discussions?

    Maros Sefcovic hoped to avoid unilateral actions from the Trump administration during trade discussions.

    3What are the key principles the EU is looking for in trade deals?

    The EU is looking for trade deals that foster fairness, burden-sharing, and mutual benefits.

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