European Parliament’s chief trade negotiator Bernd Lange says EU and member governments are making progress in negotiations aimed at finalising a US trade deal that would scrap duties on US imports. Lange describes the talks as advancing but still incomplete, stating that “there is still some way to go.” The negotiations involve lawmakers and governments working toward a final agreement that removes existing tariff barriers affecting imports from the United States.
One reported complication is the possibility of higher US tariffs in the auto sector. The threat of increased auto tariffs is described as part of the broader context in which negotiations continue. Across the coverage, both accounts characterize the process as ongoing and focused on reaching an end-state agreement rather than being finalised already. Neither source indicates the deal has been concluded, and both suggest further steps are required before terms can be settled.
