Sources: Malmström, Ross at an impasse over Section 232 exclusions

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström have reached an impasse in talks over whether the European Union will receive a permanent exemption to U.S. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, according to sources. Malmström and Ross are continuing discussions, but sources say neither is expected to back down from opposing positions before the EU’s 30-day temporary exemption expires on June 1. Malmström has repeatedly said the EU should receive a permanent and unconditional exemption from...