EU's Hogan says the EU and US should intensify efforts to negotiate solution to ongoing trade issues

European Union Trade Commissioner Hogan says he will maintain active engagement with US Trade Representative Lighthizer

The latest flare up is this:

• US says modifying list of EU products facing tariffs - will add more on France, Germany

Hogan does say that the US decision to refrain from increasing tariffs on EU goods does avoid exacerbating the ongoing dispute.