A top European Union official, who is trying to head off a potential trade conflict, stressed the importance of active engagement and fairness in trade during a four-hour meeting with Trump administra

Donald Trump’s tariffs are a headache for all his trade partners. But the U.S. president’s plan to impose ad hoc “reciprocal” levies on imports are a particular problem for the European Union. By enabling him to target whichever countries in the bloc he pleases,

Trade specialists have expressed that discussions with Western trade allies may gain new energy due to the instability introduced into the global trade system by the US. In addition to close trade associates like Canada and Mexico, Trump has also issued tariff threats towards the EU.