Backing off auto tariffs, U.S. and EU agree to more talks

By KEN THOMAS and PAUL WISEMAN
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON  — President Donald Trump and European leaders pulled back from the brink of a trade war over autos Wednesday and agreed to open talks to tear down trade barriers between the United States and the European Union.
But while politicians and businesses welcomed the deal Thursday, the agreement was vague, the negotiations are sure to be contentious and the United States remains embroiled in major trade disputes with China and