🇪🇺 EU PUSHES TO FINALIZE U.S. TRADE DEAL THIS MONTH The European Union is aiming to complete negotiations on its trade deal with the U.S. this month, according to top EU trade negotiator Bernd Lange. Talks intensified after President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on European cars to 25% if progress stalls. EU officials say they support the agreement but want safeguards in case the U.S. changes tariff terms or fails to uphold its commitments.(*Walter Bloomberg)