The trade ministers of the European Union countries are meeting this Monday in Brussels to review the current state of trade relations with the United States and China, two of the bloc’s main strategic partners.
EU-US relations: cooperation to avoid trade tensions
The day begins with an internal session dedicated to assessing the status of the agreement reached last summer between the EU and the United States, designed to prevent a potential escalation of tariffs between the two powers.
Later, the ministers will share a working lunch with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, with whom they will discuss the next steps for implementing the agreement and expanding the sectors exempt from tariffs.
During their visit to Brussels, Lutnick and Greer also have meetings scheduled with senior European officials, including Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen.
The EU reviews the evolution of its trade ties with China
The EU Council will also dedicate part of the meeting to analyzing the trade situation with China. Ministers will share their assessments of these developments and examine how they may affect strategic European sectors.
Other trade agreements underway
The European Commission will update ministers on the status of the negotiations the EU is holding with third countries. One of the most advanced talks is the one taking place with India, with the aim of establishing a broader and more mutually beneficial trade agreement.
