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EU Considers Lowering Tariffs on U.S. Imports in Effort to Woo Trump

European leaders debated at meeting what they could give up to secure speedy trade deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Photo: Omar Havana/Getty Images

BRUSSELS—The European Union is considering lowering tariffs on a range of U.S. imports in a bid to clinch a speedy trade deal with President Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.

EU leaders debated how much they are willing to sacrifice to win over Trump at a meeting in Brussels on Thursday evening. Other concessions under consideration include lowering nontariff barriers, buying more American products including liquefied natural gas, and offering to cooperate with the U.S. to tackle its economic concerns about China.

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