EU Sees Path to Negotiate With Trump to Avoid a Tariff Fight

Trump said this week that EU duties ‘will definitely happen’
EU trade ministers discussed the situation on Tuesday

Ship to shore cranes at the Port of Hamburg on Feb. 3. — Ship to shore cranes at the Port of Hamburg on Feb. 3.
Photographer: Maria Feck/Bloomberg

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By Natalia Ojewska and Jorge Valero

February 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM UTC

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February 5, 2025 at 7:32 AM UTC

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The European Union is preparing for a transatlantic trade fight, but US President Donald Trump’s decision to delay broad tariffs on Mexico and Canada this week has bolstered confidence in the bloc that it will be able to negotiate an acceptable outcome.