Trump, meanwhile, said he was open to further discussions with the EU and other trading partners before new 30% tariffs kick in next month and that EU officials would be coming to the United States for negotiations.

STORY: The European Union said on Sunday it is continuing to push for a trade deal with the United States after President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would be imposing a 30% tariff on most imports from the EU starting August 1.

President Donald Trump on Monday said he is open to trade talks with the European Union to arrive at a tariff deal, after slapping 30% tariffs on the bloc’s exports to the U.S. over the weekend. Talking to reporters at the White House,