The Latest Breaking News from Maroš Šefčovič

Optimism is growing in Brussels, but high-risk strategy has only weeks to play out before pause in tariff threat ends

The EU steel sector warned on Wednesday of overcapacities flooding the EU market after US president Donald Trump doubled tariffs on the sector to 50%. The new tariffs have increased pressure on the EU’s negotiating teams trying to break the deadlock in its ongoing trade wrangle with the US.

European leaders call for ‘lowest possible’ border taxes after levies postponed from 1 June to 9 July

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Maroš Šefčovič’s remarks come after pace of talks prompted Trump to propose 50% tariff on goods from bloc

Half way through the truce proposed by US president Donald Trump, US/EU negotiations have reached an impasse.

Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič announced a fee to counterbalance the cost safety checks for products coming from China – and hopefully curbing numbers of packages sent to Europe.

In an interview with Euronews, Maros Šefčovič says a very important step has been taken towards a new chapter in bilateral relations.

In an interview with Euronews, Maroš Šefčovič has called for a fair and balanced deal with the United States amid a framework of tariff negotiations.