US officials have told the European Union they expect President Donald Trump to demand further concessions to reach a trade agreement, including basic tariffs of 15% or more on most European goods, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the talks.
The move surprised European negotiators, who had been preparing to accept basic tariffs of 10%. The shift has prompted Germany, which had previously pushed for a compromise, to align more closely with France's tougher stance, according to the report