“The European Commission has said that talks are underway with the US ‘at all levels’ to avoid an escalation of trade friction, Deutche Welle reported Monday as the Trump administration kept allies in suspense ahead of a Tuesday deadline for tariffs to take effect. European trading partners had warned following Trump’s initial announcement that there would be retaliation should the tariffs go into effect.”
Source: Trump postpones metals tariffs on EU, other allies: Report | Asia Times