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Merz Pushes for Quick EU-US Tariff Resolution Amid Tensions

  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the EU for a quick, simple trade deal with the US ahead of the July 9 deadline.
  • In the lead-up to July 9, Trump postponed a 50% EU tariff threat after talks with von der Leyen, urging a quick deal to avoid higher tariffs.
  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for a quick, simple EU–US trade deal before the July 9 deadline amid US threats of an extra 20% tariff on EU exports.
  • With the July 9 deadline looming, the EU risks implementing a universal 10% tariff or higher, raising doubts about long-term Europe–US relations, if no deal is reached.
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Chancellor Merz once again called for a rapid agreement in the customs dispute with the US.

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EU Trade Commissioner Sefcovic travelled to Washington to avert an escalation. Germany's Chancellor Merz urges a rapid agreement.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday urged the European Union (EU) to conclude a quick and simple customs agreement with the United States.

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Deutsche Welle broke the news in Bonn, Germany on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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