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EU leaders meet to decide on whether to back quick US trade deal or seek better terms
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, JUN 26 – EU leaders face a July 9 deadline to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S. or impose retaliatory tariffs on up to €95 billion of American goods, aiming to protect European industries.
- EU leaders met in Brussels to discuss trade negotiations with the U.S. ahead of a July 9 tariff deadline and global security issues.
- The talks follow U.S. threats to impose a 50% reciprocal tariff on nearly all EU exports if no deal is reached by July 9.
- Discussions included reducing tariffs, addressing digital service taxes, sanctions on Russia, the Middle East conflict, and renewed Iran diplomacy.
- Trump indicated that the EU will have to negotiate a favorable agreement or face paying the tariffs imposed by the U.S. according to his terms, highlighting the pressure on the bloc.
- The summit aimed to conclude with a statement setting the EU’s agenda for months, signaling continued focus on trade balance and security.
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