EU Trade Envoy Says Washington Is Showing Willingness to Compromise on Tariffs

Maroš Šefčovič held a 4-hour meeting with Trump administration officials in Washington on Wednesday.
EU Trade Envoy Says Washington Is Showing Willingness to Compromise on Tariffs
EU Commissioner designate Maros Sefcovic attends his confirmation hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels on Nov. 4, 2024. Nicolas Tucat/AFP via Getty Images
Guy Birchall
Updated:
0:00

A top European Union diplomat after meeting with senior U.S. officials to discuss a deal to cut and potentially abolish U.S. tariffs on car imports from Europe said the United States showed willingness to compromise.

European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič stressed the importance of active engagement and fairness in trade during a four-hour meeting with Trump officials in Washington.

Guy Birchall
Guy Birchall
Author
Guy Birchall is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories with a particular interest in freedom of expression and social issues.