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US-EU Trade Negotiations: Trump Suspends Tariffs Until July 9
President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an extension of the pause on 50% tariffs imposed by the United States on European Union imports, effective until July 9. According to Trump, the decision came following a request from von der Leyen for an extension of the June 1 date, with both parties agreeing to initiate serious negotations.
During his departure from New Jersey on Sunday, Trump confirmed the agreement, stating, "We had a very good conversation, and I agreed to move the date to July 9." The European Commission had previously threatened to retaliate with taxes on certain American imports if negotiations with Trump failed.
Von der Leyen earlier described the conversation as a "good call," emphasizing Europe's readiness to expedite negotiations. She recognized that the EU and the United States maintain the closest and most important trade relationships globally. Trump had stated on Friday that he was not "looking for a deal" with the European Union but had threatened to impose 50% tariffs on EU imports starting June 1.
Although the extension of the suspension provides a temporary solution, the U.S. still imposes 10% tariffs on most goods exported to the US by the 27-member bloc. The ongoing negotiations aim to address ongoing tariff disputes between the U.S. and the EU, with the critical deadline of July 9 for significant progress.
The European Commission, which negotiates trade agreements on behalf of the EU, has emphasized the need for ongoing respect and mutual collaboration in trade. Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil of Germany called for serious negotiations, as American tariffs could negatively impact not only the German and European economies but also the American economy.
In the event of failed negotiations, the EU had threatened to impose taxes on 95 billion euros worth of American imports, including cars and aircraft. The Commission has also indicated its intention to take the World Trade Organization to task against commercial measures imposed by the U.S.
Since his return to the White House, Donald Trump has consistently targeted Europe, considering it "worse than China" in trade relations. While the U.S. estimates a trading deficit with the EU of $235 billion by 2024, the European Commission highlights an American surplus in services that reduces the trade deficit to around 50 billion euros (approximately $57 billion).
In the midst of US-EU Trade Negotiations, the suspension of tariffs on real estate, finance, business, politics, and general-news sectors, which were imposed by the United States on European Union imports, has been extended until July 9. This extension provides a temporary solution, with ongoing negotiations aiming to address the ongoing tariff disputes between the U.S. and the EU, particularly in the finance sector, given the concerns raised by the German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil about potential negative impacts on the European and American economies.
