Trade talks between Europe, U.S. will be difficult: Germany's Altmaier

Reuters

Published Aug 27, 2019 01:53AM ET

BERLIN (Reuters) - Trade negotiations between the United States and Europe will be difficult but the global economic downturn increases the chances for the parties to reach a deal, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Tuesday.

"The talks which lie ahead will be difficult," Altmaier told public broadcaster Deutschlandfunk.