EU Makes Fresh Push With US to Revive Talks on Metals Tariffs

The European Union is making a renewed effort to revive discussions with the United States regarding tariffs on steel and aluminum exports. Maros Sefcovic, the EU's trade chief, is set to meet with Jamieson Greer, the US Trade Representative, this week in an attempt to reignite the stalled negotiations. The tariffs, imposed by the Trump administration in 2018, have been a source of tension between the EU and the US. The EU has sought to have these tariffs removed, arguing that they harm European industries and disrupt global trade. The current Biden administration has maintained the tariffs, but has expressed a willingness to engage in talks to address the issue. The upcoming meeting between Sefcovic and Greer represents a fresh push by the EU to find a resolution to this longstanding trade dispute. Both sides are expected to discuss potential compromises and ways to move the negotiations forward, with the goal of reaching an agreement that benefits both the EU and the US.