Donald Trump 'wants trade deal with EU' – Simon Harris

Tánaiste says the 'mood music' is somewhat better amid 'real and meaningful' US-EU trade negotiations

Simon Harris made his comments about US president Donald Trump wanting to reach a trade deal after a call with US trade representative Jamieson Greer. 

US president Donald Trump wants to reach a trade deal with the EU, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

Mr Harris said there are now “real and meaningful” trade talks underway between the EU and US, after a call with US trade representative Jamieson Greer.