European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (left) and US President Donald trump (right)

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TASS, July 25. The delegation of the European Union during the meeting with the President of the United States Donald trump in Washington agreed on a number of concessions to avoid a full-scale trade war between the EU and the USA. About it reported in a Wednesday newspaper The Wall Street Journal, citing a source in the EU delegation.

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According to the newspaper, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and European Commissioner for trade Cecilia Malmstrom agreed to work with the American administration over the reduction of industrial duties on both sides and increasing LNG exports, and soybeans in Europe.

According to the newspaper, the head of the EC Juncker and European Commissioner for trade Cecilia Malmstrom agreed to continue working with the U.S . administration over the approval of the reduction of duties on industrial products on both sides, increase exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and soybeans in the EU. In addition, the parties agreed to adjust the regulatory framework to enhance the tolerance of medical equipment on the internal market of Europe.

According to a source publication, the parties have not yet completed preparing the joint Declaration on the question of fees for the supply of cars.

Earlier Tuesday, trump on Twitter suggested the authorities of the European Union simultaneously with the United States abandon customs duties, trade barriers and subsidies. According to the President, such measures will lead to “the free market and fair trade”.