Trump extends deadline to achieve EU commerce deal till July 9

Trump extends deadline to achieve EU commerce deal till July 9

Donald Trump stated that he had agreed to increase a deadline for commerce talks with the European Union. File
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U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday (Could 25, 2025) that he had agreed to increase a deadline for commerce talks with the European Union till July 9, after the pinnacle of the EU government physique stated the bloc wanted extra time to “attain a very good deal.”

Mr. Trump instructed reporters on Sunday (Could 25, 2025) that he had granted the request. He stated that Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Fee, instructed him “we’ll quickly get collectively to see if we are able to work one thing out.”

Ms. Von der Leyen stated earlier on Sunday (Could 25, 2025) in a social media put up that the EU was prepared to maneuver rapidly in commerce talks with the U.S. however wanted extra time to strike a deal. Ms. Von der Leyen stated in a put up on X that she had a “good” cellphone name with Mr. Trump.

Mr. Trump had stated on Friday (Could 23, 2025) that he was dissatisfied with the tempo of commerce talks with the EU and threatened to place 50% tariffs on all EU items from June 1. In early April, Mr. Trump had set a 90-day window for commerce talks for EU and the U.S. which was to finish on July 9.

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