EU Sends Market-Access Offer; White House Weighs Response

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the European Union has submitted “real offers” aimed at opening its markets further to American companies. Speaking in Washington on Tuesday, Lutnick noted that the proposals are now on President Donald Trump’s desk for review. Lutnick did not detail the scope of the EU concessions, but described them as meaningful enough to warrant a strategic response from the White House. The remarks signal a potential thaw in trade relations after years of friction over tariffs and regulatory barriers. An administration decision on the EU overture has not yet been announced.