EU Still Divided over Trump Tariff Response as Deadline Looms
- The European Union aims to finalize a trade deal with the United States by July 9, according to a Commission spokesperson who mentioned a "good exchange" between Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump.
- Without an agreement, U.S. tariffs on EU imports could rise from 10% to rates set by Trump, who threatened tariffs of up to 50%.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the urgency for a quick deal, stating, "Time is money in the truest sense of the word."
- The European Commission continues negotiations with the United States, with spokesperson Olof Gill saying, "We're fully geared up to get an agreement in principle by Wednesday.
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US President Donald Trump plays on victory in the trade negotiations with the EU, so far with success. Commission leader Ursula von der Leyen pursues a defensive strategy. Experienced EU diplomats plead for more rigour.
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On the eve of the 9 July deadline, the EU is negotiating its surrender, an emergency concert between Macron, Merz, Meloni and von der Leyen on Monday night.
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Merz is worried about EU-USA negotiations, plans crisis talks with Macron and Meloni. Urgency for threatening monster tariffs.
The EU and US negotiators are trying to reach an agreement in the customs dispute. However, according to experts, a "no-deal" scenario is also possible. After all, they now have more time for negotiations.
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