EU debates how and when to start trade talks with Trump

• European ministers will begin debating on Friday how and when to start trade negotiations with the United States, aware that U.S. President Donald Trump may impose punitive tariffs on EU car imports if the bloc waits too long.

 

• Germany is keen to start as soon as possible, while France is reluctant to engage with Trump.

 

• The United States and Europe ended a stand-off of several months last July when Trump agreed to hold off on car tariffs while the two sides looked to improve trade ties.

(Source: Reuters)