The European Commission said on Thursday a negotiated trade solution with the United States is within reach - while EU members voted to approve counter-tariffs on 93 billion euros ($109 billion) of U.

Brussels prepares to strike back with up to 30% levies on US goods and services starting August 7 if no deal is reached, responding to US President Donald Trump's tariff threats.

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union and the United States could reach a framework deal on trade this weekend, ending months of uncertainty for European industry, EU officials and diplomats said on Friday.