EU Trade Chief Pushes U.S. to Ease Tariffs and Prevent Economic Fallout
EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic urges the U.S. to lower tariffs, warning of economic harm if trade tensions escalate without a solution.
European Union trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic is urging the U.S. to lower tariffs and avoid economic harm caused by a potential trade dispute between the two sides.
After meeting with President Trump’s top trade officials on Wednesday, Sefcovic said he noticed a willingness from the U.S. to discuss reducing tariffs.
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"Our main goal is to prevent economic pain," Sefcovic said. "When tariffs are imposed, both sides usually respond with countermeasures, and in the end, we all have to return to the table to find a solution."
Sefcovic stressed that the EU is focused on finding a cooperative approach to resolve trade tensions. He hopes both sides can work together to reduce tariffs and protect businesses and consumers from the negative effects of a prolonged trade conflict.
