EU believes US trade deal 'within reach'
"As regards a deal as an outcome, we believe such an outcome is within reach," EU trade spokesman Olof Gill said. Diplomats said on Wednesday a U.S. proposal with a baseline tariff rate of 15 percent is on the table.
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