President Donald Trump is advocating for a minimum tariff of 15% to 20% on all goods imported from the European Union, according to the Financial Times and multiple sources familiar with the trade discussions. This proposed tariff rate marks a reduction from an earlier 30% tariff demand. Trump is reportedly resisting calls to lower the existing 25% sector-specific tariff on EU automobiles and is seeking a reciprocal tariff rate exceeding 10%, even if a trade agreement with the EU is reached. The move represents a continuation and escalation of Trump's America-First trade agenda, aiming to strengthen the United States' negotiating position in ongoing trade talks with the EU.