Mr. Puzder, a former fast food executive, was nominated in 2017 to be President Trump’s labor secretary, but he withdrew amid bipartisan scrutiny of his business record and character.

The European Union is keen to partner with countries around the world and is "open for business," European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he is nominating Andrew Puzder, a former CEO of CKE Restaurants, as his choice for U.S. ambassador to the European Union, a day after the new U.S. leader vowed to hit the EU with tariffs.

The US President, Donald Trump, announced the nomination of Andrew Puzder, a former fast-food chain executive, as the new US ambassador to the European Union. Trump also nominated Sean Curran, the Secret Service agent responsible for his protection,

President Donald Trump of the United States, US, has nominated Andrew Puzder as the American ambassador to the European Union, EU. The nomination of Puzder, a former Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of CKE Restaurants came a day after Trump vowed to hit the EU with tariffs.

Former President Donald Trump has nominated Andrew Puzder, ex-CEO of CKE Restaurants, as U.S. ambassador to the European Union. The announcement follows Trumps renewed pledge to impose tariffs on the EU,