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The US and EU are in a showdown over trade. What does Trump want and what can Europe offer?
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The US and EU are in a showdown over trade. What does Trump want and what can Europe offer?

  • By DAVID McHUGH and PAUL WISEMAN AP Business Writers

European and US officials are wrestling over a trade deal. President Trump says if there's no agreement by July 9, he'll impose a crushing 50% tariff or import tax on goods coming in from Europe. Europe has said it's fully committed to the talks and Trump has delayed his deadline from this coming Sunday. But what does he want, and what can Europe offer?

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