Negotiations with the Trump administration are testing European Union cohesion as the bloc inches toward a potential trade deal, write our Kim Mackrael and Bertrand Benoit. Any pact is likely to keep 10% tariffs on most European goods,

The European Union (EU) is seeking to conclude a preliminary trade deal with the United States this week that would allow it to lock in a 10% tariff rate beyond an Aug 1 deadline as they negotiate a permanent agreement.

The European Union is racing to secure a trade deal with the US ahead of an August 1 deadline to avoid steep tariffs on €380 billion worth of exports.