Decision was announced after a conversation between the White House head and Ursula von der Leyen, chairman of the European Commission
The United States President, (Republican Party), agreed to extend the deadline to negotiate tariffs with the EU (European Union) until July 9. Trump’s decision was on Sunday (26.MAI.2025), after telephone conversations with the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
The negotiations between the US and the intensified on Friday (23.MAI). Trump demonstrated frustration with slowness to advancement and threatened to increase tariffs on all products imported from the EU.
In April, Trump announced 20% rates on most EU products. Times later, to 10%. A and the impact of tariffs on US stock exchanges were some of the reasons that led to the reduction.
The new deadline was set after it claimed to be ready to move towards a commercial agreement with the US. She pointed out that the block would need time to reach a bilateral understanding.
“Europe is ready to advance negotiations quickly and decisively. To reach a good deal, we would need time until July 9”declared Ursula von der Leyen in his X account.
Despite the suspension of some rates, a 25% rate on steel and European aluminum remains in force. It had planned to introduce one on US products evaluated, but this was suspended.
It is not yet known what will be the final terms of the possible trade agreement between the parties, nor if negotiations will be successful within the new period established.
