European Union trade ministers are pushing U.S. officials to deliver on broader elements of the July 2025 trade agreement, particularly calling for cuts to U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other products. The session comes amid growing urgency to fulfill the commitment and solidify regulatory cooperation on autos, energy, and industrial supply chains. 
Auto-industry executives and governments see this as a pivotal moment: reducing U.S. duties could stabilize costs for European automakers and help ease trade friction. The EU is also offering to deepen regulatory alignment in areas like vehicle safety standards in exchange.