European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maros Sefcovic, stated on Friday that the European Union is prepared to defend its interests in trade talks with the United States.
At the conclusion of his meeting with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Sefcovic emphasized that the EU is fully committed to securing a mutually beneficial deal. "[The] EU Commission remains ready to work in good faith. EU-US trade is unmatched and must be guided by mutual respect, not threats," he said.
Sefcovic's remarks come after Trump announced a 50% tariff on all EU imports starting June 1. Later, he told reporters he was not looking for a deal with the European Union. "We've set the deal, and it's at 50%," he explained.
