Karoline Leavitt Says Trump Administration Is 'Hopeful And Optimistic' That Tariff Deal Can Be Made With EU

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Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Monday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about ongoing trade negotiations with the European Union.

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00:00Are the trade negotiations still ongoing after last week's pause?

00:03And how are the negotiations with the European Union to avoid that 50% time?

00:08Well, the European Union came to the table thanks to President Trump's threat of tariffs.

00:12And now we are seeing that they are negotiating in good faith with our delegation.

00:16So we remain hopeful and optimistic that a deal can be struck with the European Union.

00:20As you know, we are in discussions with many other countries around the world as well who

00:25understand the need to cut a good deal with this president and the administration.

00:29And Secretary Besset and Secretary Lutnik, ambassador to Greer, continue to work around the clock.

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