Ro Khanna says Trump lacks options before China summit

Washington – A high‑stakes meeting scheduled for this week is being billed as a pivotal moment for U.S. trade policy, according to officials from the White House and the Office of the United States Trade Representative. The talks, set to take place at the White House on Thursday, will bring President Donald Trump together with senior representatives from the European Union to discuss the future of transatlantic tariffs and broader economic cooperation. Organizers have emphasized that the agenda extends beyond the long‑standing tariff disputes that have dominated recent negotiations, aiming instead to address supply‑chain resilience, digital trade standards, and regulatory alignment.

Stakeholders have indicated that the outcome of the session could shape the trajectory of U.S.–EU commerce for years to come, provided that the discussions yield substantive agreements rather than symbolic gestures. While a photo opportunity is expected as part of the event’s public outreach, officials stress that the real measure of success will be any concrete policy commitments that emerge. The meeting concludes on Friday, leaving both sides with a narrow window to finalize any accords before the end of the current legislative calendar.