Brussels Edition: Trade-War Tragedy

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The EU Commission told us yesterday how trade wars are starting to take a toll on growth. Today we’ll find out how likely they are to escalate, as Cecilia Malmstrom informs trade ministers about the results of preliminary talks with U.S. negotiators that are intended to lay the groundwork for a trans-Atlantic deal. Ministers will also discuss slow-moving talks for an accord with Mercosur countries, legislation on screening foreign investment and one of the untold tragedies of trade wars: anti-dumping duties on European fries.