Brussels is stepping up its efforts to work closely with major trading partners, especially fellow G7 members like Canada and Japan, after recent tariff warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump.
This push by the European Commission, led by EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič, has taken on new urgency. The EU has been in regular contact with its key trade partners, particularly those in the G7, but the latest developments have made it clear that a more structured and united approach is needed.
