EU and US nearing trade deal that would put 15% tariffs on imports from bloc

Rate would apply to most goods but bloc still hardening retaliatory measures in case Trump does not agree deal

The EU and the US are nearing a trade deal that would place 15% tariffs on most imports from the bloc, it has emerged.

The tariff rate, which would mirror a deal struck this week between the US and Japan, would apply to most goods, with some exceptions for products including aircraft and medical devices, according to diplomats with knowledge of the talks.