The European Commission said on Thursday a negotiated trade solution with the United States is within reach - while EU members voted to approve counter-tariffs on 93 billion euros ($109 billion) of U.

The EU says its negotiators are working "might and main" on a deal, but the decision rests with US President Trump.

European Union countries approved a package of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods that could start in August if no trade agreement is reached. The list covers more than $100 billion worth of annual U.S.