European Union countries approved a package of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods that could start in August if no trade agreement is reached. The list covers more than $100 billion worth of annual U.S.

The European Union is exploring a broader set of possible counter-measures against the United States as prospects for an acceptable trade agreement with Washington fade, according to EU diplomats. An increasing number of EU members,

The European Commission plans to submit counter-tariffs on 93 billion euros ($109 billion) of U.S. goods for approval to EU members, while its trade chief will hold talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.