Trump, European Union and Trade Deal
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We have always been very clear that we prefer a negotiated solution," said the president of the European Commission.
Qatari visit: President Trump is scheduled to host the prime minister of Qatar for dinner at the White House on Wednesday, a meeting that comes as negotiators continue talks in pursuit of a Gaza cease-fire deal. Qatar has been hosting the negotiations between Israel and Hamas, but an agreement has been elusive.
Update: The updated post reflects European markets closing indices. London (UKX) -0.38% to 8,941, after closing at a new record level on Thursday, as investors reacted to weak UK GDP data and escalating trade tensions.
President Donald Trump cranked up the pressure Monday on America’s trading partners, firing off letters to heads of several countries, informing them of their new tariff rate. But at the same time, Trump took some of the edge off by signing an executive action Monday to extend the date for all “reciprocal” tariffs,