EU trade chief says he held another call with US’s Lutnick

European Union Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Friday that he had held another call with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, as the EU and the United States continue efforts to reach a deal on tariffs.

“Another call with US Secretary @howardlutnick. Our time and effort fully invested, as delivering forward-looking solutions remains a top EU priority. Staying in permanent contact,” wrote Sefcovic on X.

The EU wants to see an end to 25% tariffs on steel and cars and for Trump to drop his so-called “reciprocal” tariff, which was provisionally set at 20% for the EU but is being held at 10% during a 90-day pause until July.

Sefcovic said earlier this week in Dubai that the European Commission was in talks with Washington on possible cooperation in sectors such as aerospace, steel, semiconductors and critical minerals.