By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-says-commerce-secretary-will-talk-tariffs-with-eu Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump says Commerce Secretary will talk tariffs with EU Politics Mar 12, 2018 11:06 AM EDT WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his commerce secretary will be talking to the European Union about tariffs Trump argues have been unfair to the United States. Trump wrote on Twitter Monday: “Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross will be speaking with representatives of the European Union about eliminating the large Tariffs and Barriers they use against the U.S.A. Not fair to our farmers and manufacturers.” Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross will be speaking with representatives of the European Union about eliminating the large Tariffs and Barriers they use against the U.S.A. Not fair to our farmers and manufacturers. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 12, 2018 The president announced last week that the United States would impose heavy tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, with some countries potentially exempted. Amid fears of a global trade war, the European Union is among those seeking exemptions Over the weekend, Trump argued that the U.S. has been abused economically by the EU, saying they were “wonderful countries who treat the U.S. very badly on trade.” READ MORE: Trump tariffs may imperil a delicate global economic rebound A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his commerce secretary will be talking to the European Union about tariffs Trump argues have been unfair to the United States. Trump wrote on Twitter Monday: “Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross will be speaking with representatives of the European Union about eliminating the large Tariffs and Barriers they use against the U.S.A. Not fair to our farmers and manufacturers.” Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross will be speaking with representatives of the European Union about eliminating the large Tariffs and Barriers they use against the U.S.A. Not fair to our farmers and manufacturers. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 12, 2018 The president announced last week that the United States would impose heavy tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, with some countries potentially exempted. Amid fears of a global trade war, the European Union is among those seeking exemptions Over the weekend, Trump argued that the U.S. has been abused economically by the EU, saying they were “wonderful countries who treat the U.S. very badly on trade.” READ MORE: Trump tariffs may imperil a delicate global economic rebound A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now