Donald Trump’s top trade negotiator has warned the EU that trade remains a “flashpoint” with Washington, as US officials grow frustrated at the bloc’s slow pace in cutting tariffs and regulations.

The European Union can offset the impact of U.S. trade tariffs if it knocks down some of its internal barriers, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Friday.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to the G20 in South Africa where there could be more space to try and advance trade talks with other countries because U.S. President Donald Trump isn't attending.

Luke Lindberg, US under-secretary of agriculture, told the Financial Times that Washington was now open to removing those tariffs on beef, lemons and other foods. President Donald Trump recently attacked the US cattle industry for its high prices and dropped duties on Argentine imports.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas was grilled by Journalists in Brussels on Thursday as US President Donald Trump did not consult with Europe on 28-point peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

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