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The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, JUL 14 – The European Union delays tariffs worth 21 billion euros to avoid escalating trade tensions and seeks a negotiated agreement before August 1, amid US threats of 30% tariffs.
On Sunday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU will postpone retaliatory tariffs until early August, seeking a last-minute trade deal with Washington.
Since January, President Trump has introduced erratic tariff measures, leading the EU to postpone retaliatory tariffs until early August to allow for negotiations, as Brussels seeks a resolution.
Eurostat data shows EU-U.S. trade valued at 1.7 trillion euros in 2024, indicating high economic stakes, and 'We have always been clear that we prefer a negotiated solution,' said Ursula von der Leyen, adding urgency to talks.
In Brussels, EU trade ministers will gather on Monday to assess Washington’s move and determine the EU’s negotiating strength, said Lars Klingbeil, German Finance Minister.
With the August 1 deadline looming, Antonio Tajani stated that the EU remains open to negotiations and will respond with substantial tariffs if a deal fails, European Union officials said.