American and European negotiators have been in talks for nearly a year in an attempt to resume trade negotiations between the governments. European officials have been eager to evade tariffs on automobiles, which would hit Germany especially hard. But talks have proceeded slowly, with the two sides sparring over whether agriculture will be part of the deal. The Trump administration wants Europe to buy more American farm products, like meat and dairy, and says a deal without agriculture will not pass Congress. But Europe insists that agriculture is not on the table.

Source: New York Times May 17, 2019 12:51 UTC