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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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Lean Left

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.

·Germany
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Right

Called Donald Trump-Ursula von der Leyen the day before yesterday. Europe at work: "Forward with negotiations" . Markets agitated after the announcements on Asian countries.Paris makes itself and saves brandy producers in exchange for minimum import prices.The special contains two articlesC is a date that since today...

Lean Right

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.

·Paris, France
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Center

But since August, Wall Street suffers. Phone call with von der Leyen (ANSA)

·Italy
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Lean Right

Merz is worried about EU-USA negotiations, plans crisis talks with Macron and Meloni. Urgency for threatening monster tariffs.

·Berlin, Germany
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Center

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.

·Bonn, Germany
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Financial Times broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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