
Senator Maria McCormack feels its important that a deal is made for a 15% tariff instead of 30%.
There's hope the EU and US could agree on a 15% tariff for European goods.
US President Donald Trump has just agreed a trade deal with Japan and talks between the EU and US are ongoing.
He has said he will impose a 30% tariff on imports from the EU from August 1st.
Laois Senator for Sinn Fein Maria McCormack, says the EU need to stay calm during negotiations: