U.S. Pressures EU for Unilateral Tariff Reductions Amid Trade Talks

According to PANews, U.S. President Donald Trump's trade representatives are urging the European Union to unilaterally reduce tariffs on American goods. Sources indicate that without concessions, the EU may face additional tariffs and struggle to make progress in negotiations. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is expected to inform EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič that the EU's recent 'explanatory note' for negotiations falls short of U.S. expectations. The U.S. is dissatisfied with the EU's proposal for mutual tariff reductions, preferring a unilateral commitment similar to other trade partners. Additionally, the EU has not included its proposed digital tax in the negotiation agenda as requested by the U.S. Insiders reveal that while the EU seeks a mutually recognized framework for talks, significant differences remain between the two parties.