German EcoMin: US and EU must hold intensive talks over trade

The German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier is on the wires now, speaking in an interview on German radio.

Key Points:

Trade issues must be resolved in coming weeks.

The US and EU must hold intensive talks over trade.

Wants to defend EU interests over trade.

Doesn't see Europe being flooded with cheap Chinese steel imports.

Wants more international cooperation for fair trade.