Carve out from US tariffs for drinks sector a 'priority', says EU trade commissioner

Speaking in Wicklow on Thursday, Maros Sefcovic said the sector is a priority for the EU when seeking lower tariff rates than the existing 15% rate agreed with the Trump administration. Picture: Nicolas Tucat/AFP/Getty

A carve out from US tariffs for the drinks industry is "a priority" which should "clearly" happen, the EU's trade commissioner has said.

Speaking in Wicklow on Thursday, Maros Sefcovic said the sector is a priority for the EU when seeking lower tariff rates than the existing 15% rate agreed with the Trump administration.