EU Trade Commissioner in Washington, but still no deal in sight?4 July 2025 – European Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič (S&D) is currently in Washington to negotiate a much-needed trade deal with the US government on behalf of the European Union before 9 July 2025. But can the Trade Commissioner really deliver? Šefčovič, who has been working for the Commission since 2009, has not yet been able to show any real successes. Stainless steel inventories in China have fallen in recent days, indicating rising demand. Source