EU Sees US Easing Impact of Metals Tariffs in Coming Weeks (1)

European Union officials believe the US will soon streamline its broad tariffs on products containing steel and aluminum, a topic that’s been an irritant in transatlantic relations and a key sticking point in trade negotiations.

A move by President Donald Trump’s administration to reduce the amount of goods subject to the 50% tariff rate applied to so-called derivative products that contain the metals may be weeks away, according to people familiar with the bloc’s thinking.

The EU has long been seeking relief from the broad metals tariff, which officials in the bloc argue runs afoul of the trade deal ...