The ongoing trade negotiations between the European Union and the United States have entered a critical phase as both parties seek to resolve disputes over steel tariffs and other trade agreements. EU officials are urging the US to honor the terms of the July trade deal by reducing steel tariffs and are preparing a wishlist for tariff exemptions that includes products like whiskey and cheese. High-level meetings are set to continue in Brussels, with EU trade ministers pressing for adjustments to US digital rules and warning against the expansion of tariffs. As tensions persist and frustrations rise over slow reforms, the stakes for both sides remain high, particularly given the potential impact on industrial products and military hardware purchases.