Daines speaks on the EU, Trump and tariffs

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., said Thursday that President Donald Trump's negotiations with the European Union is a positive step forward and puts the United States in a position of strength.

"The EU development, I think, is very positive," Daines said from Washington during a telephone press conference.

Trump announced Wednesday that trade negotiations will proceed with the EU with the goal of establishing free and fair trade agreements, in addition to creating zero tariffs and no other trade barriers.

Daines said he was very pleased to see the president working with the EU toward t...