EU negotiators fail to agree on US trade deal

(Carlo Martuscelli, Camille Gijs – Politico) Talks between EU lawmakers and governments on implementing a U.S. trade deal ended without a breakthrough on Wednesday night. The outcome risks provoking the wrath of President Donald Trump, who has threatened to hit European automakers with 25 percent tariffs if the EU fails to put into effect the transatlantic trade accord struck at his Scottish golf club last year. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič urged negotiators to reach an agreement that would help stabilize trade relations with Washington, according to one person familiar with the meeting. But after around six hours of talks, they emerged without a deal. – EU negotiators fail to agree on US trade deal – POLITICO