European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the European Union wants to negotiate tariffs with President Donald Trump and has already offered the United States “zero-for-zero tariffs for industrial goods.” The Trump administration hit the E.U. with a 20% tax when the president unveiled his “Liberation Day” tariffs on countries around …
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the European Union wants to negotiate tariffs with President Donald Trump and has already offered the United States “zero-for-zero tariffs for industrial goods.”
The Trump administration hit the E.U. with a 20% tax when the president unveiled his “Liberation Day” tariffs on countries around the globe. The tariff on E.U. imports is set to go into effect on Wednesday, but European leaders hope to strike a deal to avoid the hefty tax.