EU member states and the European Parliament are resuming negotiations with the United States on Tuesday to finalize a trade agreement and avoid new tariffs. Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma emphasized the urgency of the deal, noting that both parties want to prevent trade barriers.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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